Front Desk
Front Desk by Kelly Yang is an illustrated edition published by Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic Incorporated in 2018, featuring 286 pages in English. The story follows ten-year-old Mia Tang, who manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel while her immigrant parents clean the rooms. Mia harbors several secrets, including her family’s efforts to help fellow immigrants and her aspiration to become a writer, despite her mother’s belief that she should focus on math due to her struggles with English.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, social issues, and self-reliance as Mia navigates her responsibilities and dreams. The book highlights her courage and kindness in the face of challenges, including the threat posed by the motel’s owner, Mr. Yao. Through Mia’s experiences, the story addresses topics such as emigration and immigration, as well as the importance of self-esteem. This edition invites readers to engage with Mia’s journey and the diverse experiences of those around her.
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Four starred reviews and over ten best-of-year lists!* “Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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 reviewMia 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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