Front Desk
Mia Tang has a secret. Actually, a lot of secrets. She doesn't live in a house like her friends. She doesn't have a dog. And her parents are hiding an even bigger secret, one that could get them all in trouble. 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? Winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature.
Age Level: Middle Grade (9-14)
Book Theme: Award-Winning Books: 2019 Across Cultures: Asian Pacific American Heritage Immigration Stories: A New Life Family Stories: Asian Pacific American Heritage ELL Stories Strong Girls: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 6-8) Courageous Girls: Books for Middle Grades Digging Deeper: Books About Social Issues for Middle Grades Bias and Racism Against the AAPI Community: Books for Young People
Language: English