The Downstairs Girl
Published: 2019
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In "The Downstairs Girl" by Stacey Lee, 17-year-old Jo Kuan, a Chinese American girl living in 1890s Atlanta, works as a lady’s maid for a wealthy white family while secretly writing a newspaper advice column under the pseudonym "Dear Miss Sweetie." As she navigates the complexities of race, class, and gender, Jo grapples with her own identity and desires for independence. When her column gains popularity, she ignites a firestorm of controversy, forcing her to confront societal norms and challenge expectations. Through her journey, Jo discovers her voice and fights for her place in a world that tries to silence her. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2019 by Tantor Audio .