Kelly Yang’s books inspire readers with resilient characters growing from the power of their community.

Kelly Yang’s novels that resonate with readers because of their honesty, humor, and heartwarming characters. Her own experiences as a Chinese American immigrant adds to the authentic feel of her characters and readers relate to her themes of family and social justice.

In “Front Desk, Mia Tang navigates the challenges of running a motel with her family while facing prejudice and finding her voice.

“New From Here” tackles the complexities of racism during the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of Knox, a Chinese American boy adjusting to a new life in California.

In “Maizy Chen’s Last Chance” Maizy helps save her grandparents’ struggling Chinese restaurant in a small Minnesota town as learns about her family history including delicious food.

And “Finally Heard,” explores the impact of social media on characters like Lina Gao and her classmates as they become digital citizens. Of special note, Lina goes bra shopping for the first time at the end of this book.