Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Front Desk series, New from Here, Finally Seen, Finally Heard, young adult novels Parachutes and Private Label, and picture books Yes We Will and Little Bird Laila. Her books have earned multiple awards, including the 2019 APALA Award for Children’s Literature and the Strega Prize, and have featured on multiple best of the year lists. In addition to being a novelist, Kelly has written screenplays and television pilots for Netflix, CBS Studios, and the CW. The Take is her first adult novel.
Where to find me at the festival
May 30, 2026 -
Staying True to Our Futuristic Minds
May 31, 2026 -
Dreams Can Be Deceiving: Asian American Identities
