Front Desk Graphic Novel

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she, when English is not her first language? It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao and go for her dreams?