A poignant, coming of age story about a Cuban-American girl trying to figure out where she belongs―both in her ballet-loving family and the wider world. Perfect for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suárez Changes Gears.It’s a good thing Sofía Acosta loves dreaming up costumes, because otherwise she’s a ballet disaster―unlike her parents, who danced under prima ballerina Alicia Alonso before immigrating to the suburbs of New York. Luckily, when the Acostas host their dancer friends from Cuba for a special performance with the American Ballet Theatre, Sofía learns there’s more than dance holding her family together. Between swapping stories about Cuba and sharing holiday celebrations, the Acostas have never been more of a team. Then Sofía finds out about the dancers’ secret plans to defect to the United States, and makes a serious mistake―she confides in her best friend, only to discover that Tricia doesn’t want “outsiders” moving to their community. Now Sofía wonders what the other
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A beautiful coming-of-age story for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suárez Changes Gears, this book celebrates identity, language, heritage, family, and the determination to follow one's own inner light.Have you ever been the best at something . . . only to lose it all?Luz Véliz is a soccer star-or rather, she was a soccer star. With her serious knee injury, it's unlikely she'll be back on the field anytime soon. But without soccer, who is she? Even her dad treats her differently now―like he doesn't know her or, worse, like he doesn't even like her. When Luz discovers she has a knack for coding, it feels like a lifeline to a better self. If she can just ace the May Showcase, she'll not only skip a level in her coding courses and impress Ms. Freeman and intriguing, brilliant Trevor―she'll have her parents cheering her on from the sidelines, just the way she likes it.But something―someone―is about to enter the Vélizes' life. And when Solana arrives, nothing will be the same, ever again.Unfo
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A warm, tender story perfect for fans of Front Desk about a creative girl who hopes that by winning a filmmaking contest, she’ll convince her great-grandfather to stay by her side.Kaia and her family
From the author of Words on Bathroom Walls―now a major motion picture―comes a romance in the spirit of Dear Evan Hansen about overcoming anxiety―and about finding love and friendship in unlikely places.★ “A masterpiece” ―Kirkus, starred review“Bad luck follows lies.” That was the first rule for life that Leo’s Greek grandmother, Yia Yia, gave him before she died. But Leo’s anxiety just caused a fight at school, and though he didn’t lie, he wasn’t exactly honest about how it all went down…how he went down. Now Leo’s father thinks a self-defense class is exactly what his son needs to “man up.”“Leave the Paros family alone.” That was Yia Yia’s second rule for life. But who does Leo see sitting at the front desk of the local gym? Evey Paros, whose family supposedly cursed Leo’s with bad luck. Seeing that Leo is desperate to enroll in anything but self-defense class, Evey cuts him a deal: she’ll secretly enroll him in hot yoga instead―for a price. But what could the brilliant, ruthless, for
The case against young Travis Morgan is simple: he walked into his father's house and shot the man at his desk in front of two witnesses. The fact that the murdered man was not his father is immateria
From New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang comes a funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author’s own childhood as a parachute kid. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.★ “Emotionally moving and beautifully executed.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended." — School Library Journal, starred review★ “Readers will find this story hard to put down.” — Booklist, starred review★ “Poignant and triumphant.” — The Horn Book, starred reviewA DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!Feng-Li can’t wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own.Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world—and get along. Starting a new schoo
全球化的世代，全球化的現代 面對迎面地而來的外國人，你的記憶卻始終停留在小學 How are you? I'm fine, thank you. And you? 食衣住行，吃喝玩樂 855句飯店實用應對英語 聽懂對方說什麼，也讓對方聽懂你在說什麼！ ▎Front Office Department 前檯部 一進飯店聽到英文就當機，支支吾吾說了半天還是說不清。 記好幾句基礎英文，找好飯店，晚上休息充飽電！ The reception desk is just over there. This way, please. 接待處就在那裡，這邊請。 Do you have a reservation with us? 您有預訂嗎？ That was a single room, wasn't it? 您預訂的是一間單人房，對嗎？ If you need anything, just call the reception. The number is 0. 如有什麼需要，請撥0與接待處聯繫。 Are you checking out today? 您今天要退房嗎？ Here's your bill. Please check it. 這是您的帳單，請您過目。 ▎Housekeeping Department 客房部 房間設備壞了，什麼東西缺了少了， 卻因為英語不好遲遲不敢提出要求？ 出國玩錢都付了，就別讓自己過得那麼委屈！ I'd like one more blanket. I feel a little bit cold. 我想再要一床毛毯，我覺得有點冷。 May I have some more writing-paper? 再給我一些信紙，好嗎？ Sorry to disturb you, but may I clean your room now? 對不起打擾一下，現在可以打掃您的房間嗎？ Will you come back later? 請你等一下再來，好嗎？ The toilet is blocked. 馬桶堵塞了。 The water tap drips all night. 水龍頭滴了一整夜水。 A repairman/electrician will come and check it right away. 修理人員馬上就會來檢查一下。 ▎Food
