Laurence Yep

1948 -

Country of citizenship: United States

Languages spoken, written or signed: English

Educated at: University of California, Santa Cruz, St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Occupation: writer, science fiction writer, children's writer, novelist

Award received: Children's Literature Legacy Award

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Laurence Michael Yep (simplified Chinese: 叶祥添; traditional Chinese: 葉祥添; pinyin: Yè Xiángtiān; Jyutping: Jip6 Coeng4 Tim1; born June 14, 1948) is an American writer. He is known for his children's books, having won the Newbery Honor twice for his Golden Mountain series. In 2005, he received the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his career contribution to American children's literature. Source: Wikipedia (en)