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Front Desk
by Kelly Yang
Ages: 9+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic
ISBN: 978-1-338-15779-6
Keywords: Chinese Americans, Immigrants, Diversity, Racism
Chinese immigrants Mia, 10, and her parents lead a campaign to buy the motel they manage outside Disney World in the 1990's when it is suddenly up for sale. Will they succeed in time?