Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream follows the story of a young girl, Clara Lee, who dreams of winning the annual Apple Pie Contest in her town. As she prepares for the competition, Clara faces the pressures of family expectations and cultural identity, particularly as a Korean American. With the support of her friends and family, she navigates the challenges of baking the perfect pie while learning to embrace her heritage and personal dreams. The story beautifully captures the themes of ambition, family, and the importance of being true to oneself, all wrapped up in a delightful and heartwarming narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .

The collection is edited by Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and the French Kiss and Lola and the Boy Next Door . Julia Kuo's favorite sound is kuk-kuk-kuk (the sound an angry squirrel makes). She is the illustrator of Go, Little Green Truck and has created illustrations for American Greetings, the Cleveland Public Library, The New York Times , and Capitol Records, among many others. She works from Chicago for most of the year, and from Taipei over the winter.