Description
Publish Date: May 02 2023
Number of Pages: 320
Interest age, years: From 8 To 12
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<b><i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Kelly Yang is back with another heartwarming and inspiring story of Mia and friends!</b><p></p><p>Mia Tang is going for her dreams!</p><p> </p><p>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 . . .</p><p> </p><p>1. Lupe’s taking classes at the high school! And Mia’s own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck.</p><p>2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it.</p><p>3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing.</p><p> </p><p>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!</p>_x000D_
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<p><b>Praise for Room to Dream:</b></p><p> </p><p>* “Yang sensitively presents issues like racism, consent, and gentrification in an accessible and engaging manner.” — <i>Booklist</i>, starred review</p><p> </p><p>* “Fans of this series that keeps going strong will devour this latest entry.” — <i>Kirkus</i>, starred review</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Awards and Praise for <i>Front Desk</i>:</b></p><p> </p><p>Parents’ Choice Gold Medal Fiction Award Winner</p><p>NPR Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>Kirkus </i>Reviews Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>Washington Post</i> Best Books of the Year</p><p>Amazon Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>School Library Journal</i> Best Books of the Year</p><p><i>Bookpage </i>Best Books of the Year</p><p>New York Public Library Best Books of the Year</p><p>Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year</p><p>Top Ten Debut Novels 2018 – <i>ALA Booklist</i></p><p> </p><p>* “Much-needed.” — Booklist, starred review</p><p> </p><p>* “Empowered.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review</p><p> </p><p>* “Swiftly-moving.” — School Library Journal, starred review</p><p> </p><p>* “Powerful.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review</p>_x000D_
