Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description: Maizy spends the summer in small-town Minnesota, helping her family run a Chinese restaurant and caring for her ailing grandfather. Uncovering family secrets, foods, and local prejudices, Maizy learns about her Chinese heritage and the meaning of resilience. The novel weaves history, identity, and belonging through Maizy’s transformative journey. This book is a Newbery Honor winner and a National Book Award Finalist.