Front Desk Series by Kelly Yang

The Front Desk series follows Mia Tang, a brave and hardworking Chinese American girl who helps her immigrant parents run motels while chasing her dream of becoming a writer. Across the books, Mia faces discrimination, financial struggles, and cultural challenges, but she learns to stand up for others, fight for justice, and believe in her own voice.

1. Front Desk - Mia helps her immigrant parents run a motel while learning to speak up against unfairness.

2. Three Keys - Mia faces rising anti-immigrant sentiment and fights to protect her friends and community.

3. Room to Dream - A trip to China helps Mia rediscover family, confidence, and her passion for writing.

4. Key Player - Mia reports on the Women’s World Cup and grows as a journalist while navigating school pressures.

5. Chef's Secret -  Mia enters a cooking competition and learns teamwork, confidence, and staying true to herself.

6. Top Story - Mia competes to become top reporter while facing pressure, friendship challenges, and the importance of honest journalism.