Private Label - by Kelly Yang (Hardcover)

This book is a poignant coming-of-age story about two teens navigating life-changing storms while searching for their place in the world.

Serene dreams of making couture dresses even more stunning than her mom's, but when her mom receives a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, she must take over her business overnight.

Lian Chen moved from China to Serene's mostly white Southern California beach town a year ago and doesn't fit in at school.

He starts a Chinese Club after school, and Serene walks in, finding refuge in each other as they fall in love and navigate their complicated relationships with their immigrant parents.

This book is a thoughtful exploration of identity, prejudice, assimilation, and heritage-seeking, with vibrant characters that will capture readers' hearts.