Visual Arts Unit - Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Kelly Yang is a famous author who writes amazing books for kids. She was born in China and moved to America when she was young. Kelly loves to write stories about different cultures and important topics like friendship and bravery. Her most famous book is called "Front Desk," which is about a girl named Mia and her adventures running a hotel with her family. Kelly Yang also loves to help kids become better writers. She teaches writing classes and shares tips on how to create great stories. She is a talented author who inspires kids all over the world!

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Front Desk

Front Desk is an exciting book written by Kelly Yang. It tells the story of Mia Tang, a 10-year-old girl who moves to America with her parents from China. Mia's family starts working and living at the Calivista Motel, where they become the motel managers.

Mia loves to read and write, and she dreams of becoming a writer someday. She faces many challenges at the motel, including dealing with mean guests and a boss who doesn't treat her family fairly. But Mia doesn't give up. She uses her determination and creativity to make a difference.

Front Desk is a heartwarming story that teaches important lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of standing up for what is right. It shows us that even in the face of difficulties, we can find strength and make a positive impact.

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Visit to the Birthplace of Front Desk

Hi everyone! My name is Hannah and I'm 8 years old. I'm super excited to share with you all about my recent trip to the birthplace of Kelly Yang, who is one of my favorite authors. Her books always make me laugh and learn new things. So, guess where we went? We visited Hong Kong, which is the nearest city to Kelly Yang's birthplace. Hong Kong is a big city in China, and it was so much fun exploring all the cool places there!

One of the places we visited in Hong Kong was the famous Victoria Peak. It's a mountain that you can go up on a tram. The view from the top was amazing! I could see the whole city and even the harbor. We took lots of pictures to remember the breathtaking view. It was a bit scary going up so high, but it was totally worth it!

I also learned that Hong Kong is known for its delicious food. We tried so many yummy dishes like dim sum, noodles, and sweet desserts. My favorite was the egg custard tart. It was so creamy and tasty! I wish I could eat it every day.

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Your Turn!

After reading Front Desk by Kelly Yang, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!