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Wow! This book.
There are so many layers and so much depth to this book.
I think, as a child of immigrants I had an even greater appreciation of this book. Also, the fact that it was published during, and I read it post-trump era, gives this read a whole different dimension. But, even without these two factors, the book illustrates the many dimensions of being trapped on the 'financially-poor immigrant roller coaster,' and I would still appreciate Yang's writing.
Yang takes a deep, honest, nuance ...more
There are so many layers and so much depth to this book.
I think, as a child of immigrants I had an even greater appreciation of this book. Also, the fact that it was published during, and I read it post-trump era, gives this read a whole different dimension. But, even without these two factors, the book illustrates the many dimensions of being trapped on the 'financially-poor immigrant roller coaster,' and I would still appreciate Yang's writing.
Yang takes a deep, honest, nuance ...more
This is a heart-warming middle-grade book with strong messages about immigrants and equality. Mia and her parents come from China to find freedom. But the United States is not so welcoming to immigrants and she and her parents must fight racism and poverty as they try to achieve dignity for themselves. Mia is a feisty fifth grader who befriends another immigrant in her class, Lupe. She gives Mia a motto, "You can't win if you don't play", which spurs her on to help her friends and family reach f
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Earlier this month I read Three Keys, the second book in this middle grade series that focuses on the life of ten year old Mia Tang. Her family recently immigrated from China and are struggling to make ends meet between the underpaid work and cultural challenges. When an opportunity presents itself in the form of managing a motel, Mia takes on the role of managing the front desk of the Calivista Motel.
The owner, Mr. Yao, is a very nasty man. He is constantly belittling the Tang's. Mia starts sch ...more
The owner, Mr. Yao, is a very nasty man. He is constantly belittling the Tang's. Mia starts sch ...more
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