The Downstairs Girl
Reese's YA Book Club
What's it about
What if you could challenge society's rules and build the life you want, all while hiding in plain sight? Discover how a young woman in 1890s Atlanta uses her secret identity to fight for her future and her community, proving that one voice can spark a revolution. You'll follow Jo Kuan, a Chinese American lady's maid who moonlights as the anonymous author of a newspaper advice column, "Dear Miss Sweetie." Learn how she navigates a world of racial prejudice and strict social etiquette, using her wit and words to challenge injustice and inspire change.
Meet the author
Stacey Lee is a New York Times bestselling author and a fourth-generation Chinese American whose critically acclaimed novels often explore Asian American history and identity. A native of Southern California and a former lawyer, she draws on her own family's stories and her expertise in historical research to give voice to the forgotten figures of the past. Her work, including the Reese's YA Book Club pick The Downstairs Girl, brings marginalized experiences to the forefront of American historical fiction.
What's it about
What if you could challenge society's rules and build the life you want, all while hiding in plain sight? Discover how a young woman in 1890s Atlanta uses her secret identity to fight for her future and her community, proving that one voice can spark a revolution. You'll follow Jo Kuan, a Chinese American lady's maid who moonlights as the anonymous author of a newspaper advice column, "Dear Miss Sweetie." Learn how she navigates a world of racial prejudice and strict social etiquette, using her wit and words to challenge injustice and inspire change.
Meet the author
Stacey Lee is a New York Times bestselling author and a fourth-generation Chinese American whose critically acclaimed novels often explore Asian American history and identity. A native of Southern California and a former lawyer, she draws on her own family's stories and her expertise in historical research to give voice to the forgotten figures of the past. Her work, including the Reese's YA Book Club pick The Downstairs Girl, brings marginalized experiences to the forefront of American historical fiction.
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