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How many schools did Kelly attend?
She attended 8 different schools.
When was Kelly born?
August 29, 1987
At what age did Kelly go to college?
She went to college at the age of 13
How many children does she have?
She has three children.
What is the Kelly Yang Project?
The Kelly Yang project is to help children find their voice and become better writers and speakers.
Could you please provide the names of five books from the twelve she has written?
Front Desk, Three Keys, Room to Dream, Top Story, Chef’s Secret, Finally Seen, New From Here, Finally Heard, Yes We Will, Little Bird Lallia, Parachutes, and Private Label.
Which book won the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature and Parent's Gold Medal in 2018.
Front Desk
Which college did she attend?
She studied at the University of California, Berkeley.
Which book did Kelly write about her experience of sexual assault?
She wrote the book Parachutes to tell her story of sexual assault.
At what age did she enroll in Harvard Law School?
She attended Harvard Law School at the age of 20.
Where was Kelly born?
She was born in Hong Kong?
What is my favorite book among all the ones written by Kelly Yang?
Key Player was my favorite book.
At what age did Kelly come to the U.S.?
She came at the age of six.
What inspired her to become a writer?
As a child, she loved telling stories.
Why did she return to Hong Kong after graduating from Harvard Law School?
In Hong Kong, she felt safe and had a wonderful experience!
How many years was Kelly a writing teacher?
She was a writing teacher for 13 years.
Was Kelly a columnist?
Kelly was a columnist for the South China Morning Post for many years. Her articles have been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.
How many motels did Kelly help her parents with?
She helped her parents run three different motels
Where does she live now?
She is living in Los Angeles.
Why did Kelly believe that librarians had the power to change lives?
Kelly believed that because the librarian was always kind to her. They asked her questions about the book she was reading. It was the support from those caring librarians that helped her see her potential.