TW: Racism, violence against woman.

Mia Tang is the most delightful middle-grade protagonists I have encountered since Ivy Aberdeen (and the two shall life side-by-side on my shelves).
This is a beautiful juxtaposition of writing for the entertainment of middle-grade readers, while allowing the exploration of tough, confronting topics (in an age appropriate manner). Yang does not shy away from the ugliness, but instead uses it to shine a light on the inspiring. Beautiful, own-voices exploration of culture, immigration, racism, exploitation, fears, dreams, poverty, family, empathy, compassion and prejudice.