When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evans’s mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move—and for leaving his dad, who has to stay for work. At his new school in California, Knox struggles with being the new kid. His classmates thi…
Front Desk follows the journey of ten-year-old Mia Tang, a Chinese immigrant who helps her parents manage a run-down motel in California. While working at the front desk, Mia secretly dreams of becoming a writer despite her limited English skills. Alongside managing motel operations, Mia assists the immigrant community while grappling with racism, cultural barriers, and her family's financial s…