The Iris Auxiliary to the San Diego Center for Children is holding a Meet the Author Luncheon featuring New York Times bestselling author Lisa See, who will speak and sign copies of her novels. China Dolls, Snow Flower, and The Secret Fan, Dreams of Joy, and Shanghai Girls are among her popular works.

Honored by the Organization of Chinese Women as National Woman of the Year in 2001, Lisa See writes about the intricate relationships of women and about love of family and one’s country by creating richly drawn characters within the Asian culture in various historical settings. Proceeds will benefit the San Diego Center for Children, the region's oldest children's nonprofit organization.