Front Desk
Aspiring writer Mia Tang manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel every day while her immigrant parents clean the rooms. Over the course of her fifth grade year, Mia uses her growing writing skills to support her family, friends, and the other Chinese immigrants who come to the motel for help.
For this book, we offer a mix of literary and informational texts to support your upcoming novel unit. These lessons are designed to build students’ reading comprehension and engagement.