Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang is an award-winning author known for her compelling middle-grade novels, including the bestselling "Front Desk" series. With a background in law and education, she draws from her own experiences as an immigrant to create relatable, impactful stories that address themes of diversity, perseverance, and social justice. Yang is also a passionate advocate for literacy and diversity in children's literature, inspiring young readers worldwide with her engaging narratives.
Book summaries for books written by Kelly Yang
Quotes
Just because someone looks like they’re doing okay doesn’t mean they are.
I figured out that if you just keep moving and keep trying, you’ll get somewhere eventually. It might not be where you want to go, but it’ll be somewhere.
It’s not fair, but that’s just how life is sometimes. We all have to deal with stuff that’s not fair.
People who are different can be dangerous. They’re unpredictable and can’t be trusted.
Sometimes you don’t have to win to win.
You have to take the bad with the good. That’s just how life is.
When you see someone in trouble, you help them out. That’s what you do.
I’m not going to let fear rule my life. I’m better than that.
You can’t change how other people think. But you can change how you think.
If you want to change the world, you have to start by changing yourself first.
You can’t just sit around and wait for things to change. You have to make them change.
It’s not about how much you have, it’s about how much you give.