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An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! This "timely and compelling" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience follows an Asian American boy fighting to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus. When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evans's mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move--and for leaving his dad, who has to stay for work. At his new school in California, Knox struggles with being the new kid. His classmates think that because he's from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, Mom just got fired and is panicking over the loss of health insurance, and Dad doesn't even know when he'll see them again, since the flights have been cancelled. And everyone struggles with Knox's blurting-things-out problem. As racism skyrockets

Front DeskMia Tang has a lot of secrets:1. She lives in a motel, not a big house. 2.Her parents hide immigrants. 3. She wants to be a writer.It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, and go for her dreams?Perfect for fans of Boy At the Back of the Class and A Kind of Spark.Three KeysThe story of Mia, and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel, continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk. Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever:1. She and her parents have a motel.2. She gets to run the front desk. 3.She's finally getting somewhere with her writing. But, on a rollercoaster of challenges, Mia will need all her determination to hang on tight. If anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it's Mia Tang.Room To Dream Mia Tang is going for her dreams:1. She's finally going on holiday to se

The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues!Jason Yao has a secret . . . actually, lots of secrets!For one thing, it's hard being a professional chef, helping to run a motel, and being a regular kid! And now that Mia Tang is officially his girlfriend, Jason's life has reached a whole new level of exciting--and terrifying! After all, Mia is amazing, and Jason is . . . just Jason. But he's determined to be the best boyfriend ever, and he knows exactly what he needs to do: 1. Plan the perfect first date. Thanks to his dad's new scheme to bring fancier guests to the motel, Jason is working harder than ever--and earning even bigger tips, which means he can treat Mia to the dinner of her dreams!2. Be less cringe, especially around other guys. And try to make some guy friends his own age! Maybe then he can finally move on from those bullies who tormented him in fourth grade.3. Don't let Mia know the real him. Mia can never find out the darkest secrets that Jason is keeping--no

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a poignant middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience as an Asian American boy fights to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus.When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evans’s mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move—and for leaving his dad, who has to stay for work.At his new school in California, Knox struggles with being the new kid. His classmates think that because he’s from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, Mom just got fired and is panicking over the loss of health insurance, and Dad doesn’t even know when he’ll see them again, since the flights have been cancelled. And everyone struggles with Knox’s blurting-things-out problem.As racism skyrockets during COVID-19, Knox tr

From the bestselling author of the Waterstones Prize shortlisted Front Desk series. A gripping middle-grade novel about Lina, who leaves China to live with her parents and sister in the US, after five years apart. She's been waiting for this moment but it's not exactly like the postcards...As Lina reckons with the big change and feeling left out, she learns about family, friendship, and the power of belonging. And when her teacher starts facing challenges for her latest book selection, a book that deeply resonates with Lina, it will take all of Lina's courage and resilience to get over her fear in order to choose a future where she's finally seen.

The story of Mia, and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel, continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk. Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever:1. She and her parents have a motel.2. She gets to run the front desk. 3.She's finally getting somewhere with her writing. But, on a rollercoaster of challenges, Mia will need all her determination to hang on tight. If anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it's Mia Tang.

New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang is back with another heartwarming and inspiring story of Mia and friends Mia Tang is going for her dreams After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family -- to China A total dream come true Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like . . .1. Lupe's taking classes at the high school And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck.2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it.3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing.Can the Calivista survive? Buckle up Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has . . . room to dream

The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues!Mia Tang is at the top of her game!She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story--one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco . . .1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion?2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend?3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless...and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason--gulp--that she has a crush on him?Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell top story, it's Mia Tang!

Gossip Girl meets Speak in this stunning YA debut from award-winning author Kelly Yang about two girls―a “parachute” student from China and her unwitting host sister―and their interconnected lives at

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a gripping middle grade novel about a young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about sisterhood, family, and the power of community. My sister got to grow up with my parents. Me? I grew up with postcards from my parents. When ten-year-old Lina Gao steps off the plane in Los Angeles, it's her first time in America and the first time seeing her parents and her little sister in five years! She's been waiting for this moment every day while she lived with her grandmother in Beijing, getting teased by kids at school who called her "left behind girl." Finally, her parents are ready for her to join their fabulous life in America! Except, it's not exactly like in the postcards: 1. School's a lot harder than she thought. When she mispronounces some words in English on the first day, she decides she simply won't talk. Ever again. 2. Her chatty little sister has no problem wit

Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang!The Women's World Cup is coming to Southern California, and everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she'll track down the two women's teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead!It's not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena -- or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it's Mia Tang!

Mia Tang is going for her dreams:1. She's finally going on holiday to see her family - in China!2. She's taking on the big motel next door.3. She is sure that her plans to be a big write are about to reach the next level. But, things around Mia are changing; in the town and even in her friendships...Can she and her motel survive? The third book in the bestselling FRONT DESK series by award-winning author Kelly Yang.

Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma.They’re called p

A lyrical picture book about Asian American heroes from the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk, featuring illustrations by a variety of beloved artists Get to know Asian American heroes doing everything they dream of. From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang Diaz; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American (and woman) vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over this country, in all sorts of fields. Each spread will be illustrated by a different Asian American artist, and backmatter will include more in-depth biographies of all the featured people, including: Franklin Chang-D燰zLia CirioTammy DuckworthJenny HanKamala HarrisH.E.R.Fred KorematsuPadma LakshmiSunisa LeeJeremy LinYo-Yo MaAmanda NguyenSandra OhI.M. PeiMamie TapePeter TsaiPhilip Vera CruzVera Wang

The Devil Wears Prada meets Far from the Tree in New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang's powerful love story about two teens searching for their place in the world.Serene dreams of making couture dresses even more stunning than her mom's, but for now she's an intern at her mom's fashion label. When her mom receives a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, all that changes. Serene has to take over her mother's business overnight while trying to figure out what happened with her dad in Beijing. He left before she was born, and Serene wants to find him, even if it means going against her mom's one request--never look back.Lian Chen moved from China to Serene's mostly white Southern California beach town a year ago. He doesn't fit in at school, where kids mispronounce his name. His parents don't care about what he wants to do--comedy--and push him toward going to MIT engineering early. Lian thinks there's nothing to stick around for until one day he starts a Chinese Club after schoo

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets:1. She lives in a motel, not a big house. 2.Her parents hide immigrants. 3. She wants to be a writer.It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, and go for her dreams?Perfect for fans of Boy At the Back of the Class and A Kind of Spark.