The Red Car to Hollywood | Jennie Liu (Author) early YA When Elmer Elevator hears about

When Elmer Elevator hears about a baby dragon being held captive

playful tone

her parents show her that good hair is whatever hair you have in this celebration of self-acceptance--and the diversity of beauty

Between scheming ladies at court

The Red Car to Hollywood | Jennie Liu (Author) early YA When Elmer Elevator hears aboutLos Angeles, 1924 Sixteen year old Ruby Chan considers herself a modern, independent American girl. But when her secret relationship with a white boy implodes and then is revealed to her very traditional Chinese parents she's in a tough spot. Horrified that Ruby's reputation is at risk, her parents hire a matchmaker to find her a Chinese husband. Ruby is determined to foil their plans. But how? Meanwhile, Ruby meets the nineteen year old film star