Kelly Yang

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.She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting somewhere with her writing!But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic...1. Mia's new teacher doesn't think her writing is all that great. And her entire class finds out she lives and works in a motel!2. The motel is struggling, and Mia has to answer to the Calivista's many, many worried investors.3. A new immigration law is looming and if it passes, it will threaten everything -- and everyone -- in Mia's life.It's a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. But if anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it's Mia Tang!

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?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, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?

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 parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the US while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she’d be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California. Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger’s house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom, especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out.Dani De La Cruz, Claire’s new host sister, couldn’t be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate-team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. When her debate coach starts working with her privately, Dani’s game plan veers unexpectedly off course.Desperately trying to avoid each other under the same roof, Dani and Claire find themselves on a collision course, intertwining in deeper and more complicated ways, as they grapple with life-altering experiences. Award-winning author Kelly Yang weaves together an unforgettable modern immigrant story about love, trauma, family, corruption, and the power of speaking out.

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!

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 tries to stand up to hate, while finding his place in his new country. Can you belong if you’re feared; can you protect if you’re new? And how do you keep a family together when you’re oceans apart? Sometimes when the world is spinning out of control, the best way to get through it is to embrace our own lovable uniqueness.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” ( Booklist , starred review) middle grade novel about a young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about family, friendship, and the power of being finally seen.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 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 with English. And seems to do everything better than Lina, including knowing exactly the way to her parents’ hearts.3. They live in an apartment, not a house like in Mom’s letters, and they owe a lot of back rent from the pandemic. And Mom’s plan to pay it back sounds more like a hobby than a moneymaker.As she reckons with her hurt, Lina tries to keep a lid on her feelings, both at home and at school. 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 and choose a future where she’s finally seen.

Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang! Mia Tang is play to win!The Women’s World Cup is coming to Southern California, and everyone has soccer fever―especially Mia Tang! The U.S. team is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. But when her P.E. teacher gives her a C, Mia tries to pull up her grade by scoring interviews with the championship teams. It’s not so easy when . . . 1. The two teams are hunkered down in secret hotels in Pasadena and not taking any media requests. 2. Mr. Yao is back at the motel―as a co-owner! Jason is sure his dad deserves a second chance. Mia is not so sure. 3. Mia’s parents are trying to buy a house of their very own, which turns out to be a LOT harder than they thought! As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face strikers from all corners, as well as her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win big, it's Mia Tang!

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!

New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang delivers a heartfelt and powerful YA romance about a Chinese American girl who gets help from the new boy in town to search for her dad after her successful fashion designer mother is diagnosed with cancer.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, dealing with ruthless investors who do not think a seventeen-year-old can run a fashion empire, 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 Chinese Club after school . . . and Serene walks in.Worlds apart in the high school hierarchy, Serene and Lian soon find refuge in each other, falling in love as they navigate life-changing storms.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen in which Lina struggles to separate fact from fiction on social media.When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom’s video on social media take off, she’s captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life she’s growing so fast, she feels like microwave popcorn, bursting out of her skin!With the help of her two best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister, Millie, Lina sets off to go viral. Except there’s a lot more to social media than Lina ever imagined, 1. Seeing inside her classmates’ lives! Is she really the only person on the planet who doesn’t have a walk-in closet?2. Group chats! Disappearing videos! Will anyone comment? What’s that emoji mean?3. A bazillion stories about what to eat, wear, and put on her face . Could they all be telling the truth? Everyone sounds so sure of what they’re saying!As Lina descends deeper and deeper into social media, it will take all her strength to break free from the likes and find the courage to be her authentic self in this fast-paced world.

The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues!Jason Yao has one goal-to become a true, modern chef. He's not entirely sure what that means yet, but he knows it means being a better version of who he used to be (that is, someone who was in the principal's office three times a week and swiped cash from his dad's motels to buy video games). Jason has a much better grip on his temper now that Mia Tang is in his life. But it still hovers, right beneath the surface, threatening to come out-especially when he returns from Chinatown and tells his parents about his new relationship with Mia ... and his parents say he's not allowed to have a girlfriend.As Jason fights to pursue his own path and be the chef he knows he can be, he'll have to find the courage to stay calm, speak up, and share his heart. Luckily he has Mia, who is brave enough to face anything ... even Jason's parents!

From #1 NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a gorgeously illustrated picture book about Asian American changemakers doing everything they dreamed of and inspiring all of us to reach for new heights!From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-D�az; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American, Black and female vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over the country, in all sorts of fields.Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end. Readers of different ages and needs can use the book in different ways, from classroom discussions to bedtime readalouds and more.Yes We Will answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can--and we will!Featured changemakers: Franklin Chang-D�azLia CirioTammy DuckworthJenny HanKamala HarrisH.E.R.Fred KorematsuPadma LakshmiSunisa LeeJeremy LiYo-Yo MaAmanda NguyenSandra OhI. M. PeiMamie TapePeter TsaiPhilip Vera CruzVera Wang

From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Kelly Yang and Xindi Yan, is a joyful story of a Chinese American girl translating for her immigrant parentsLaila knows how clever, kind, and funny her Mama and Baba are—but sometimes they need her help translating things from English. With English classes being too expensive, Laila decides to become her parents’ teacher, even though she’s just learning the language too. There’s lots that Laila knows (like you don’t pronounce the t in ballet) but there’s so much she doesn’t know too. Together, they embrace the joy and struggles of learning a new language.

Ambition always has a price.Maggie Wang, a broke young Asian American writer, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her career on the edge, offers an impossible $3 million for ten experimental medical sessions promising to turn back time, using Maggie as a transfusion partner. For Ingrid, it's a chance to reboot her fading career. For Maggie, it's freedom - money to support her parents and finally finish her novel. What starts as a professional transaction exchanging blood, quickly becomes a complex psychological dance. Maggie gains unprecedented access to Ingrid's hard-earned wisdom, while Ingrid sees in Maggie a potential protégé - and a weapon against an industry that's been trying to sideline her. As their relationship intensifies, they're forced to confront the harsh realities of race, age, and success. Who has the power to tell stories? And what are they willing to sacrifice to succeed?

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image Shall be Dispatched Front Desk Series 3 Books Collection Set By Kelly Yang (Front Desk, Three Keys, Key Player):Front Mia Tang has a lot of 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 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 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. Key The Women’s World Cup is coming to California, and everyone has football fever especially Mia! But when her PE teacher gives her a C, Mia has to pull up her grade by scoring interviews with the championship teams. It’s not so easy when… 1. Th two teams are hunkered down in secret hotels in Pasadena and not taking any media requests. 2. Mr Yao is back at the motel? as a co-owner! Jason is sure his dad deserves a second chance. Mia is not so sure.

This Front Desk Series 4 Books Set 1. Front Desk 9781338157796 2. Three Keys 9781338591385 3. Room to Dream 9781338621129 4. Key Player 9781338776256

Mia Tang si aspetta un anno davvero i suoi genitori sono diventati proprietari del motel Calivista, di cui lei gestisce la reception con la sua migliore amica Lupe, e finalmente la sua scrittura sta facendo progressi. Eppure le cose non sembrano andare nel verso giusto… 1. La nuova maestra pensa che i suoi temi non meritino nemmeno la sufficienza. 2. Il motel è in difficoltà e Mia deve affrontare le ansie dei tanti, tanti soci. 3. Una nuova legge sull'immigrazione minaccia di sconvolgere la vita dei suoi amici Ma se c'è qualcuno che non si lascia scoraggiare, quella è Mia Tang! Titolo Three Keys. Copyright © 2020 by Yang Yang. Jacket © 2020 by Maike Plenzke. Jacket Maeve Norton. © 2024 Emons Italia S.r.l. Traduzione di Federico Taibi.

The Front Desk Series 6-Book Collection Set by award-winning author Kelly Yang follows Mia Tang’s inspiring and heartfelt journey as she navigates family struggles, cultural challenges, and big dreams. Powerful, emotional, and full of hope, this beloved middle-grade series highlights themes of courage, justice, identity, and the importance of using one’s voice.This Front Desk Series 6-Book Collection Set Front Desk — 9781338157826 Three Keys — 9781338591392 Room to Dream — 9781338621136 Key Player — 9781338859546 Top Story — 9781338858402 Chef's Secret (Hardcover Edition) — 9781546138662

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...Lupe's taking classes at the high school! And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are...stuck. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it. 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!

Discover the inspiring and heartfelt Front Desk series by Kelly Yang, the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author celebrated for her powerful stories of courage, family, and belonging. This complete 5-book collection follows Mia Tang, a bright, determined Chinese American girl who manages the front desk of a motel while her parents work tirelessly to build a new life in America. Through humor, resilience, and heart, Mia learns to chase her dreams, stand up for what’s right, and give a voice to those who are often unheard. This 5-Book Collection Front Desk (Scholastic Gold) – 9781338157796 Three Keys – 9781338591385 Room to Dream – 9781338621129 Key Player – 9781338776256 Top Story – 9781338858396

The work won the American Children's Literature Prize. Mia Tang and her parents lived in a small hotel, and they lovingly helped Asian immigrants to the US in their family hotel.

This Front Desk 3 Books Set 1. Front Desk 9781338157826 2. Three Keys 9781338591392 3. Room to Dream 9781338621136

The Front Desk Series 5-Book Collection Set by Kelly Yang is an award-winning middle-grade series that follows Mia Tang, a determined and resourceful girl navigating life as an immigrant in America. Through her journey managing the front desk of a motel, standing up for justice, and chasing her dreams, Mia’s story is both heartwarming and empowering. This collection includes all five books in the beloved series, offering young readers an unforgettable tale of resilience, family, and hope.This Front Desk Series 5-Book Collection Set Front Desk — 9781338157826 Three Keys — 9781338591392 Room to Dream — 9781338621136 Key Player — 9781338859546 Top Story — 9781338858402

Front Desk Series 4 Books Collection Set By Kelly Yang (Front Desk, Three Keys, Room To Dream, Key Player):Front Mia Tang has a lot of 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.Three 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 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.Room To The third book in the award-winning middle-grade series following Mia Tang and her family as they run a motel in California and face the unique challenges that come with being immigrants to the US. This book finds Mia travelling back to Beijing to see her cousin; and discovering that she’s now caught between two worlds.Key The Women’s World Cup is coming to California, and everyone has football fever especially Mia! But when her PE teacher gives her a C, Mia has to pull up her grade by scoring interviews with the championship teams. It’s not so easy when… 1. Th two teams are hunkered down in secret hotels in Pasadena and not taking any media requests. 2. Mr Yao is back at the motel? as a co-owner! Jason is sure his dad deserves a second chance. Mia is not so sure.

See below for English description.Mia Tang va au bout de ses rêves!Après des années de travail acharné, Mia Tang part en vacances avec sa famille… en Chine! C'est un rêve devenu réalité! Mia a très hâte de revoir ses grands-parents et tous ses cousins, surtout Shen. En se promenant à Beijing, elle constate certains des grands changements survenus en Chine et les comparent à ceux de sa propre vie, comme...1. Lupe suit des cours à l'école secondaire! Et les grands projets d'écriture de Mia sont... sur pause.2. Il s'est passé quelque chose avec Jason, et Mia n'a aucune idée de ce qu'il faut faire.3. De nouveaux immeubles se construisent tout autour du motel, et de petites entreprises disparaissent.Le motel Calivista pourra-t-il survivre? Préparez-vous! Mia est plus déterminée que jamais à passer à travers ces turbulences, maintenant qu'elle a enfin le droit de rêver!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!Original title : A Front Desk Novel #3: Room to Dream

Mia Tang si aspetta un anno davvero i suoi genitori sono diventati proprietari del Motel Calivista, di cui lei gestisce la reception con la sua migliore amica Lupe, e finalmente la sua scrittura sta facendo progressi.Eppure le cose non sembrano andare nel verso giusto…La nuova maestra pensa che i suoi temi non meritino nemmeno la sufficienza. Il motel è in difficoltà e Mia deve affrontare le ansie dei tanti, tanti soci. Una nuova legge sull’immigrazione minaccia di sconvolgere la vita dei suoi amici Ma se c’è qualcuno che non si lascia scoraggiare, quella è Mia Tang!