Front Desk

The following materials bring books to life and support both individual and group literature study. Use these resources to draw real-world connections, plan interdisciplinary lessons, inspire unique research projects, create enrichment activities, and support differentiated instruction.

• “The Real Story.”

Author Kelly Yang’s account of her challenging childhood as a first-generation Chinese immigrant, and the refuge—and much more—that libraries brought her.

• “Diverse and Complex Narratives Cultivate Empathy and Action”

Anti-Defamation League article on the influence of minority representation in the media and popular culture, and how educators can help, 

• “My Immigration Story: The Story of U.S. Immigrants in Their Own Words.”

Author Raul Ramos Y Sanchez’s website allowing immigrants to share their specific experiences with each other and the world.

• Kelly Yang on Writing the Ending of Front Desk

Author Kelly Yang discusses why she ended the novel the way she did for Global Read Aloud.

• Children of Asian Immigrants Reveal Sacrifices Their Parents Made

Buzzfead Presents: video of children of Asian immigrants recounting their parents’ sacrifices, and thanking them.