Front Desk: A Graphic Novel

The graphic novel adaptation of Kelly Yang's New York Timesbestselling book Front Desk! This beautifully illustratedmodern classic highlighting Mia Tang's ever-relevant immigrant storyis a must-have for every bookshelf and classroom.Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Everyday, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Miamanages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to itsguests.Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the meanmotel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay inthe empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she whenher mom thinks she should stick to math because English is nother first language?It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work toget through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, helpthe immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?See Mia and her friends brought to life in this graphic noveladaptation with art by Fumio Obata!