Middle Grade
2 books, newest first
Land of Broken Promises2023 · Historical
In 1980s California, Taiwanese immigrant Anna (Ai Shi) must keep a crushing secret after her parents discover their visas have expired and the family is undocumented, even as their small restaurant finally starts to succeed.
In the Beautiful Country2022 · Historical
In 1980, Ai Shi (Anna) moves with her family from Taiwan to California, expecting a golden life. Instead she faces a language barrier, racism at school, and money trouble as her parents struggle to keep a small restaurant going.