C.B. Lee's Blog

You’re not the same person you were when you first started writing your novel. I’m certainly not—I think back when I first started working on Not Your Hero and it feels like a completely different era. As a mom, my priorities are all about my family and have been for the past few years. There’s certainly a balance between being a parent and navigating your career, and I’ve just started to rebuild this aspect slowly, one page at a time. It feels very fitting to then be working on Abby’s story as ...

Two intrepid girls hunt for a legendary treasure on the deadly high seas in this YA remix of the classic adventure novel Treasure Island.

1826. The sun is setting on the golden age of piracy, and the legendary Dragon Fleet, the scourge of the South China Sea, is no more. Rumor has it that the legendary Head of the Dragon had one last treasure—the plunder of a thousand ports — that for decades has only been a myth, a fool’s journey. Xiang is convinced this map could lead to the fabled treasure...

SIDEKICK SQUAD, BOOK THREE —  Emma Robledo has a few more responsibilities that the usual high school senior, but then again, she and her friends have left school to lead a fractured Resistance movement against a corrupt Heroes League of Heroes. Emma is the only member of a supercharged team without powers, and she isn’t always taken seriously.

A natural leader, Emma is determined to win this battle, and when that’s done, get back to school. As the Resistance moves to challenge the League, E...

I am thrilled to be returning to Emerald City ComiCon! Seattle is such a lovely place and I love being up in the Pacific Northwest. I’m delighted to be doing events not only at ECCC but also with the Seattle Public Library and local indie bookstore Brick and Mortar Books!

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Here is my schedule while I’ll be at Emerald City ComiCon! I hope to see you there! I’ll be chatting about writing tropes, queer joy, Star Wars, and signing books, as well as having a booth in Artist Alley. Come check out...

I had a great time attending FanX 2018 as a guest. It’s always wonderful to meet readers especially youth in areas that may not have access to queer content or know that such content exists. I met so many amazing librarians, parents, teachers, and also youth who stopped by my table to say hello and discover my books.

So excited for my panels and also to meet people at @fanxsaltlake !
THURS: 3pm VOLTRON Rm 255B
FRI: 1pm TURNING IDEAS TO NOVELS Rm 255B
SAT: 1pm LGBTQ: MOVING FORWARD Rm 251...

I am so excited to be returning to Atlanta, Georgia for my third DragonCon! I can’t believe time has flown by so fast. This is honestly one of my favorite conventions ever, it has such a wonderful energy! Check out the details below for where to find me!

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FRIDAY
2:30pm | JOIN THE RESISTANCE  | Westin ·  Chastain F-G

SATURDAY 
1 pm | LGBTQIA+ in YA  | Marriot A707
4pm  | FRIEND ZONE:  THE IMPORTANCE OF PLATONIC RELATIONSHIPS | Westin · Chas...

The NOT YOUR VILLAIN audiobook is now available! I’m so honored that the Sidekick Squad series can be enjoyed in this medium! Produced by Tantor Media and read by JD Jackson, the second in the Sidekick Squad series follows the adventures of Bells and his friends as they navigate the growing corruption in the Heroes’ League of Heroes…

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You can order the audiobook from the following retailers:

Audible | Tantor Media | Google Play  |Libro FM

I’m so excited to be attending SDCC this year! I’ll be on a few panels and doing some signings (and probably some cosplay) so hopefully I’ll see you there!

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THURSDAY, JULY 20

12 pm
It’s Dangerous To Go Alone!
Horton Grand Theatre

Even if you are The Chosen One, you still need your squad, whether they are friends, family, or just allies with important survival skills. Authors Justina Ireland(Dread Nation), C. B. Lee (Sidekick Squad series), Brooklyn Allen and Mariko Tamaki (Lumberjanes: The M...

I always love being at the Ripped Bodice bookstore, and it was so much fun chatting with amazing authors Audrey Coulthurst, Amy Spalding and Britta Lundin on our Queer Voices in YA conversation. We talked about our writing process, being queer and how our identity has impacted our work, and about our upcoming books with writer and comedian Erin Judge.

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It was wonderful to meet readers and celebrate Pride with all of these wonderful folks!

Had such a wonderful time yesterday at @TheRipped...

I’m so honored to announce that NOT YOUR SIDEKICK is now available as an audiobook, produced by Tantor Media and read by Emily Woo Zeller! I’m so happy that this novel is more accessible!

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You can order the audiobook from the following retailers:

Audible | Tantor Media | Google Play  |Libro FM