It’s 5 a.m. outside The Mall at Wellington Green, and Justin Yee Shui is already conducting his second television interview of the morning.
The incoming Palm Beach Central High School freshman is promoting his first novel at the Read It, Write It Book Festival, calmly handling live television appearances that would intimidate many adults.
Lights, Camera, Action
Slender and studious, Justin is one of a handful of local authors on hand to promote their respective books at the annual Read It, Write It Book Festival in Wellington, Florida. At 14-years old, he was the youngest of the bunch but easily the most astute. For the introspective incoming PBC freshman, life is a world of firsts these days: his first year of high school, his first book release, his first book festival, and now his first interview live on television across the sunshine state.
“Karate,” Justin said off camera during one of the timed tv breaks when asked if he’s participating in any sports for the upcoming school year…