Room to Dream by Kelly Yang is the inspiring third novel in the bestselling Front Desk series, beloved by readers for its heart, humor, and powerful themes of resilience and family.
Mia Tang has always been a dreamer—and now she’s ready to chase bigger ones than ever before. When Mia travels with her family to China for the first time, she reconnects with her roots, discovers new perspectives, and learns that home isn’t always a single place—it’s the people you carry with you.
Back in California, Mia faces challenges at school and with her writing, but she continues to dream big, determined to find her voice. Both uplifting and deeply relatable, Room to Dream explores identity, immigration, and the courage to follow your passions.
Perfect for fans of realistic middle-grade fiction, this novel is a touching continuation of Mia’s journey that celebrates culture, family, and never giving up on yourself.
⭐ Why You’ll Love It
A heartfelt continuation of the Front Desk series.
Explores themes of immigration, cultural identity, and resilience.
Perfect mix of humor, family warmth, and inspiration.
Shows the importance of dreaming big and finding your voice.
🎯 Perfect For
Middle-grade readers ages 8–12.
Fans of realistic fiction with immigration and family themes.
Classrooms and libraries looking for diverse, engaging reads.
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Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) by Kelly Yang
- Condition: New
- Series: Front Desk (Book 3)
- Author: Kelly Yang
- Publisher: Scholastic Press
- Publication Year: 2021
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN-13: 9781338621129
- Genre: Middle Grade | Contemporary | Immigration & Family
- Recommended Reading Age: 8–12

