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Below is a list of 21 the books by this author.

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FINALLY HEARD
By: kelly yang | Published: February 2024

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen in which Lina gets a phone and tries to navigate social...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen in which Lina gets a phone and tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems. 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, like: 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! What is everyone talking about in the secret chats? And how can she join? 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.

  • ISBN
    9781665947930
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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FINALLY SEEN
By: kelly yang | Published: February 2023

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...

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 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.

  • ISBN
    9781534488335
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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FINALLY SEEN
By: kelly yang | Published: February 2024

When ten-year-old Lina Gao leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, she must reckon with her hurt, anger, and...

When ten-year-old Lina Gao leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, she must reckon with her hurt, anger, and curiosity and find a way to get her bearings in this new country--and the almost-new family that comes along with it.

Theme: Asian Heritage, Immigration, Censorship

  • ISBN
    9781534488342
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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Book cover of FRONT DESK 01
FRONT DESK 01
By: kelly yang | Published: May 2018

Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern...

Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, even though the owner, Mr. Yao is a nasty skinflint who exploits them; while her mother (who was an engineer in China) does the cleaning, Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade class, the other being Mr. Yao's son, Jason.

Theme: Poverty, Asian Heritage, Immigration

  • ISBN
    9781338157796
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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FRONT DESK 01
By: kelly yang | Published: June 2019

Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern...

Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, even though the owner, Mr. Yao is a nasty skinflint who exploits them; while her mother (who was an engineer in China) does the cleaning, Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade class, the other being Mr. Yao's son, Jason.

Theme: Poverty, Motels, Asian Heritage, Prejudice & Racism

  • ISBN
    9781338157826
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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Book cover of FRONT DESK 03 ROOM TO DREAM
FRONT DESK 03 ROOM TO DREAM
By: kelly yang | Published: May 2023

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...

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!

Theme: BIPOC , Asian Heritage, Immigration

  • ISBN
    9781338621136
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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Book cover of FRONT DESK 04 KEY PLAYER
FRONT DESK 04 KEY PLAYER
By: kelly yang | Published: September 2022

The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and...

The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, 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!

Theme: BIPOC , Asian Heritage

  • ISBN
    9781338776256
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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Book cover of FRONT DESK 04 KEY PLAYER
FRONT DESK 04 KEY PLAYER
By: kelly yang | Published: May 2024

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...

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!

Theme: Asian Heritage, Sports - Soccer

  • ISBN
    9781338859546
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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Book cover of FRONT DESK 05 TOP STORY
FRONT DESK 05 TOP STORY
By: kelly yang | Published: September 2023

Mia Tang is spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles,...

Mia Tang is 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 a top story, it's Mia Tang!

Theme: Asian Heritage

  • ISBN
    9781338858396
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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Book cover of MOTEL CALIVISTA 01 RECEPTION BONJOUR
MOTEL CALIVISTA 01 RECEPTION BONJOUR
By: kelly yang | Published: August 2022

See below for English description. Mia Tang a beaucoup de secrets. Le premier, c'est qu'au lieu d'habiter une grande maison, elle vit dans un motel....

See below for English description. Mia Tang a beaucoup de secrets. Le premier, c'est qu'au lieu d'habiter une grande maison, elle vit dans un motel. Tous les jours, pendant que ses parents immigrants font le ménage des chambres, Mia s'occupe de l'accueil du motel Calivista et reçoit les clients. Le deuxième, c'est que ses parents cachent des immigrants. Et si l'horrible propriétaire du motel, M. Yao, découvre que des immigrants occupent gratuitement les chambres libres de son établissement, la famille Tang sera perdue. Et le dernier, c'est que Mia veut devenir écrivaine. Mais sa mère voudrait qu'elle continue à faire des maths, car l'anglais n'est pas sa langue maternelle. Mia saura-t-elle faire preuve d'assez de courage et de gentillesse, et travailler suffisamment pour survivre à cette année scolaire? Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Firstly, she lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Secondly, her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, M. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Thirdly, 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? Will Mia muster up enough courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year? Original title: Front Desk

Theme: BIPOC , Motels, Asian Heritage

  • ISBN
    9781443195409
  • Binding
    Paperback French
  • Category
    French Junior Fiction
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Book cover of MOTEL CALIVISTA 02 TROIS CLES
MOTEL CALIVISTA 02 TROIS CLES
By: kelly yang | Published: February 2023

See below for English description. Mia Tang est convaincue qu'elle s'apprête à passer la meilleure année de sa vie. Ses parents...

See below for English description. Mia Tang est convaincue qu'elle s'apprête à passer la meilleure année de sa vie. Ses parents et elle sont les heureux propriétaires du Motel Calivista, où elle s'occupe de la réception avec sa meilleure amie, Lupe. Mais il s'avère que la sixième année n'est pas une partie de plaisir. Pourtant, si quelqu'un peut trouver la clé pour traverser les périodes de turbulence, c'est bien Mia Tang! L'histoire de Mia et de sa famille se poursuit dans cette suite puissante, hilarante et résonnante du roman primé Motel Calivista: Réception, Bonjour! Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Motel Calivista where she gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe. But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic. If anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it's Mia Tang! The story of Mia and her family continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Motel Calivista: Réception, bonjour!

Theme: BIPOC , Asian Heritage, Immigration, Prejudice & Racism

  • ISBN
    9781443199520
  • Binding
    Paperback French
  • Category
    French Junior Fiction
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Book cover of MOTEL CALIVISTA 03 PLACE AU REVE
MOTEL CALIVISTA 03 PLACE AU REVE
By: kelly yang | Published: August 2023

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...

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 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 autour du motel, et de petites entreprises disparaissent. Le motel Calivista pourra-t-il survivre?

Theme: BIPOC , Asian Heritage, Immigration

  • ISBN
    9781039701267
  • Binding
    Paperback French
  • Category
    French Junior Fiction
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Book cover of NEW FROM HERE
NEW FROM HERE
By: kelly yang | Published: March 2022

A 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...

A 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.

Theme: Immigration

  • ISBN
    9781534488304
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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NEW FROM HERE
By: kelly yang | Published: February 2023

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...

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.

Theme: Immigration

  • ISBN
    9781534488311
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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PARACHUTES
By: kelly yang | Published: May 2020

Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating...

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 United States 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. But Dani's game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately. As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.

Theme: Asian Heritage, Chinese

  • ISBN
    9780062941084
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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Book cover of PRIVATE LABEL
PRIVATE LABEL
By: kelly yang | Published: May 2022

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...

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 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.

Theme: Asian Heritage, Illness

  • ISBN
    9780062941107
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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PRIVATE LABEL
By: kelly yang | Published: August 2023

  • ISBN
    9780062941114
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Young Adult Fiction
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Book cover of ROOM TO DREAM
ROOM TO DREAM
By: kelly yang | Published: September 2021

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...

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!

Theme: BIPOC , Asian Heritage, Immigration

  • ISBN
    9781338621129
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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THREE KEYS
By: kelly yang | Published: September 2020

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...

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!

Theme: Asian Heritage, Poverty, Immigration, Prejudice & Racism

  • ISBN
    9781338591385
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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THREE KEYS
By: kelly yang | Published: September 2021

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...

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!

Theme: BIPOC , Asian Heritage, Immigration, Prejudice & Racism

  • ISBN
    9781338591392
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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Book cover of YES WE WILL - ASIAN AMER WHO SHAPED
YES WE WILL - ASIAN AMER WHO SHAPED
By: kelly yang | Published: May 2022

"A lyrical nonfiction picture book featuring eighteen Asian American changemakers and two pivotal moments in Asian American history, illustrated by...

"A lyrical nonfiction picture book featuring eighteen Asian American changemakers and two pivotal moments in Asian American history, illustrated by fifteen renowned Asian and Asian American artists"--

  • ISBN
    9780593463055
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book
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