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Gr 7 Up—Jo Kuan knows that because she's Chinese, she does not fit anyone's expectations in 1890
Atlanta, but she doesn't mind. She's happy to be unobtrusive, making hats for the fashionable women in
town and staying out of trouble with her adoptive father, Old Gin. But when she loses her job at the hat shop,
Jo must find work elsewhere, returning to the household of one of the most important families in town to
serve as a lady's maid for their daughter. Saddled with an ungrateful mistress, Jo must face the inequalities in
her city. Frustrated, she begins penning an anonymous advice column as 'Miss Sweetie,' dispensing opinions
on everything from fashion to suffragettes. Jo is happy with anonymity, but soon Atlanta is abuzz with
curiosity about Miss Sweetie, leading Jo to wonder if remaining quiet and safe is the most important thing or
if there are reasons to speak up. Along the way, she uncovers truths about her own past that call into
question even more of the inequalities she sees in the present. Though society may try to push aside those it
sees as different, Jo demonstrates that everyone has a place and a story to be told. VERDICT Unflinching in
its portrayals of racism yet ultimately hopeful and heartfelt, this narrative places voices frequently left out of
historical fiction center stage. Recommended for any collection.—Zoë McLaughlin, Michigan State
University Read more “A triumph of storytelling. The Downstairs Girl is a bold portrait of this
countryâ€s past, brilliantly painted with wit, heartbreak, and unflinching honesty. Everyone needs to read
this book.― —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval“This deftly
plotted novel shimmers with honesty, wisdom, compassion, and gorgeous writing, but it is Jo herself who
shines the brightest in this sparkling tale—her keen wit, quiet courage, and growing determination. Prepare
to fall headlong in love with The Downstairs Girl. I certainly did!― —Robin LaFevers, New York Times
bestselling author of the His Fair Assassin trilogy“In this jewel of a story, Stacey Lee brings to life a
distant time populated by people who are at once familiar and delightfully new. By shining a light on the
lives of those whom history usually ignores, Lee gives us a marvelous gift: An entirely new and riveting
look at our past.' —Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Family Romanov “Clever, funny,
and poignant, The Downstairs Girl is Stacey Lee at her best. I adored the cast of sassy, brave characters, as
well as Leeâ€s subtle and graceful look at racism in the Reconstruction-era South. Every school and
library should have this book on their shelves.― —Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of
The Crownâ€s Game “The Downstairs Girl is a thoughtful, imaginative and surprising look at a
period of American history that feels both distant and all too close. Jo is a sharp and compelling narrator,
and I couldâ€ve stayed forever in her downstairs hideout, watching the world through her eyes.
Immersive, important, and thoroughly entertaining, The Downstairs Girl  sparkles with all of Stacey
Leeâ€s signature humor, charm, warmth, and wisdom.― —Kelly Loy Gilbert, Morris Award Finalist
for Conviction“The Downstairs Girl holds a mirror to our present issues while giving us a detailed
and vibrant picture of life in the past . . . The challenges Jo faces ring true for the novelâ€s historical

setting, but they will also ring strong for Leeâ€s contemporary readers. As a young person, Jo is
resoundingly American—an observant, open-minded, forward-thinking new woman with a Chinese face
and a Southern accent. Her engaging voice, along with her emerging self-reliance and maturity, drive the
novel and make her a character we can easily relate to. Punctuating her narrative with Miss Sweetieâ€s
tart and pun-filled advice, Joâ€s witty and arresting turns of phrase and her positive outlook give
buoyancy to her story even in its dire moments. As Jo tackles all injustices head-on, and tension rises, the
book races to a soundly satisfying conclusion.' —The New York Times“Vividly rendered, intriguingly
plotted . . . Joâ€s example of resistance and hope is sure to resonate with todayâ€s readers.― —The
Washington Post*'In her latest work, Lee continues to demonstrate that Chinese people were present—and
had a voice—in American history. She deftly weaves historical details with Jo's personal story of finding a
voice and a place for herself in order to create a single, luminous work. An optimistic, sophisticated
portrayal of one facet of Chinese-American—and simply American—history.' —Kirkus Reviews, starred
review*'Though society may try to push aside those it sees as different, Jo demonstrates that everyone has a
place and a story to be told. Unflinching in its portrayals of racism yet ultimately hopeful and heartfelt, this
narrative places voic