Praise for Room to Dream : * "Yang sensitively presents issues like racism, consent, and gentrification in an accessible and engaging manner." -- Booklist , starred review * "Fans of this series that keeps going strong will devour this latest entry." -- Kirkus , starred review Awards and Praise for Front Desk : Parents' Choice Gold Medal Fiction Award Winner NPR Best Books of the Year Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year Washington Post Best Books of the Year Amazon Best Books of the Year School Library Journal Best Books of the Year Bookpage Best Books of the Year New York Public Library Best Books of the Year Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year Top Ten Debut Novels 2018 - ALA Booklist * "Much-needed." -- Booklist, starred review * "Empowered." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Swiftly-moving." -- School Library Journal, starred review * "Powerful." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review.