How do these words relate to the book
California
It is where they immigrated to
Immigrant
Mia's family immigrated from China to Usa
Motel
They live in the motel
Boss
Mr. Yao is the boss of the motel and doesn't treat Mia and her family kindly.
Bully
Jason was making fun of Mia's clothes that she had got from goodwill
Essay
She was competing in an essay competition
A new kid that moved to Mia's class had glasses named Mo
Jeans
Mia bought a pair of jeans from goodwill that looked like pajamas
Ponytail
Mo always liked to pull down Mia's ponytail
Family
Family symbolises that they always need to stick together as a family
Math
Mo likes doing math a lot
Tips
When she was working at the motel she got a big tip
Mad
Mia's is mad because Jason is always bullying her about her clothes