Lyla Lee is the author of the Mindy Kim series as well as the upcoming YA novel, I'll Be The One (Katherine Tegen/HarperCollins). Although she was born in a small town in South Korea, she's since then lived in various parts of the United States, including California, Florida, and Texas.
Genres: Children's Fiction, Young Adult Romance
New and upcoming books
Series
Mindy Kim
1. Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business (2020)
2. Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade (2020)
3. Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy (2020)
4. Mindy Kim, Class President (2019)
5. Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea (2021)
6. Mindy Kim and the Big Pizza Challenge (2021)
7. Mindy Kim and the Fairy-Tale Wedding (2022)
8. Mindy Kim Makes a Splash! (2022)
9. Mindy Kim and the Summer Musical (2023)
10. Mindy Kim and the Mid-Autumn Festival (2023)
11. Mindy Kim, Big Sister (2024)
12. Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation (2025)
1. Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business (2020)
2. Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade (2020)
3. Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy (2020)
4. Mindy Kim, Class President (2019)
5. Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea (2021)
6. Mindy Kim and the Big Pizza Challenge (2021)
7. Mindy Kim and the Fairy-Tale Wedding (2022)
8. Mindy Kim Makes a Splash! (2022)
9. Mindy Kim and the Summer Musical (2023)
10. Mindy Kim and the Mid-Autumn Festival (2023)
11. Mindy Kim, Big Sister (2024)
12. Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation (2025)
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Lyla Lee recommends

Our Cursed Love (2023)
Julie Abe
"Full of heart and fun, wayward potions, Our Cursed Love is a magical tale about finding the courage to go for what-and who-you want."

Artifacts of an Ex (2023)
Jennifer Chen
"From boxes documenting messy breakups to a quest to figure out the perfect pineapple cake recipe, Artifacts of an Ex is an honest and complex portrayal of love in all its shapes and forms. A heartfelt love letter to Los Angeles, the creative process, and love itself."

XOXO (2021)
Axie Oh
"With fun K-drama vibes, XOXO delivers a lot of heart and warmth in its protagonist who stays true to herself to the very end."
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