How many books has Kelly Yang written?

Kelly Yang has published 9 novels, 2 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Kelly Yang's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Front Desk.

What is Kelly Yang's most famous book?

Front Desk (2018) is Kelly Yang's most widely read book.

Kelly Yang books in order

Asian American writer

Born: 1984
Books: 12

Kelly Yang has published 9 novels, 2 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Front Desk (2018). The latest is Chef's Secret (Front Desk #6) (2025).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Kelly Yang

Start here
Front Desk
Kelly Yang's most-read book.
Newest
Chef's Secret (Front Desk #6)
Published 2025.

Standalone novels in order

Parachutes (2020)
496 pages
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Room to Dream (2021)
320 pages
Buy
Key Player (2022)
274 pages
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New from Here (2022)
368 pages
Buy
Private Label (2022)
416 pages
Buy
Finally Seen (2023)
304 pages
Buy
Top Story (2023)
304 pages
Buy
Finally Heard (2024)
354 pages
Buy
Chef's Secret (Front Desk #6) (2025)
240 pages
Buy

Children's books in order

Front Desk (2018)
352 pages★ 4.5 (21 ratings)
Buy
Three Keys (2019)
304 pages
Buy

Other books in order

Summer Spirits (2016)
76 pages
Buy

About Kelly Yang

Kelly Yang is an Asian American writer known primarily for her novels for children. She won the 2018 Parents' Choice Gold Medal for Fiction and the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for her first novel, Front Desk, and has since also written fiction for young adults and adults.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Kelly Yang FAQ

How many books has Kelly Yang written?: Kelly Yang has published 9 novels, 2 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Kelly Yang's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Front Desk.
What is Kelly Yang's latest book?: Chef's Secret (Front Desk #6) (2025).
What is Kelly Yang's most famous book?: Front Desk (2018) is Kelly Yang's most widely read book.