A New York Times Bestselling Author
When 10-year-old Lina Gao steps off the plane in Los Angeles, it's her first time in America and the first time seeing her parents and little sister in five years! She's been waiting for this moment every day while she lived with her grandmother in Beijing. Finally, her parents are ready for her to join their fabulous life in America! Except: 1. School's a lot harder than she thought. 2. Her little sister seems to do everything better than Lina. 3. They live in an apartment, and they owe a lot of back rent from the pandemic. When her teacher starts facing challenges for her latest book selection, it will take all of Lina's courage to get over her fear in order to choose a future where she's finally seen.