Arthur A. Levine Books Front Desk
Arthur A. Levine Books Front Desk

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By Kelly Yang

$8.99

Publication Date: June 25, 2019

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Join us on Tuesday, May 31st at 6pm for an event with bestselling author Kelly Yang as we celebrate the launch of her new YA novel, Private Label. This event will be held outdoors, in front of the store.

 

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

 
Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature!

* "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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?
 
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