Kelly Yang schreibt mit einem Fokus auf Themen wie Identität, Klasse und Familie, oft basierend auf persönlichen Erfahrungen. Ihr Stil ist bekannt für seinen warmen Ton und seine aufschlussreiche Perspektive auf die Erfahrungen von Kindern und Jugendlichen. Yang bemüht sich, junge Leser zu stärken und ihnen durch ihr Schreiben eine Stimme zu geben. Ihre Werke erforschen die Komplexität des Lebens von Einwanderern und den Kampf, seinen Platz in der Welt zu finden.
Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever:1. She and her parents have a motel. 2. She gets to run the front desk. 3. She's finally getting somewhere with her writing. But, on a rollercoaster of challenges, Mia will need all her determination to hang on tight...
A gripping middle-grade novel about Lina, who leaves China to live with her parents and sister in the US, after five years apart. She's been waiting for this moment but it's not exactly like the postcards...
From #1 NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a gorgeously illustrated picture book about Asian American changemakers doing everything they dreamed of and inspiring all of us to reach for new heights! From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-Díaz; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American, Black and female vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over the country, in all sorts of fields. Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end. Readers of different ages and needs can use the book in different ways, from classroom discussions to bedtime readalouds and more. Yes We Will answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can—and we will! Featured changemakers: Franklin Chang-Díaz Lia Cirio Tammy Duckworth Jenny Han Kamala Harris H.E.R. Fred Korematsu Padma Lakshmi Sunisa Lee Jeremy Li Yo-Yo Ma Amanda Nguyen Sandra Oh I. M. Pei Mamie Tape Peter Tsai Philip Vera Cruz Vera Wang
The third book in the bestselling FRONT DESK series by award-winning author Kelly Yang.
Set against the backdrop of the Women's World Cup in Southern California, Mia Tang navigates her passion for soccer while balancing her identities. With the U.S. team facing China in the finals, Mia is determined to excel in P.E. to secure a spot at journalism camp. Her plan involves interviewing the teams, but she encounters challenges in locating the athletes and confronting prejudice. As she strives to achieve her goals, Mia must confront her fears and embrace her dual heritage, showcasing her resilience and creativity.
Mia Tang's long-awaited vacation to China brings her face-to-face with family and the rapid changes in both her homeland and her own life. As she reconnects with her cousins, including Shen, she grapples with personal challenges: Lupe's high school classes, her stalled writing aspirations, and a confusing situation with Jason. Amidst the backdrop of Beijing's transformation and the threat to her family's motel, Mia's determination to navigate these changes and pursue her dreams shines through.
An empowering story of empathy, courage, and hope, based on the author's real-life experience immigrating to the US as a child and working at the front desk of the motel where her parents work.Ten year-old Mia Tang moved to the US for a better life, a freer life, but so far, it's a life where she runs the front desk of a motel while her parents clean rooms. And she's not even allowed to use the swimming pool. Based on author Kelly Yang’s real-life experience immigrating to America from China and running a motel with her parents, this novel explores how one little girl overcomes language barriers, discrimination and her own lack of confidence to find her voice – and use it to make a difference. This is a sensitive story of tolerance and diversity that will resonate with readers of all cultures who have experienced the challenges of feeling like an outsider
"Knox works to keep his family together as they move from Hong Kong back to northern California during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus."--
Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma. They're called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she'd be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California. Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger's house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom, especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out. Dani De La Cruz, Claire's new host sister, couldn't be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. But Dani's game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately. As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.
Worlds apart in their high school hierarchy, Serene and Lian Chen find refuge in one another