Outrun the Moon

In "The Silence Between Us," New York Times bestselling author Stacey Lee tells the story of fifteen-year-old Mercy Wong, who strives to escape her impoverished life in Chinatown by securing a spot at the elite St. Clare’s School for Girls in 1906 San Francisco. After using her cunning to gain admission, Mercy confronts the challenges posed by her wealthy classmates and an impending tragedy. When a devastating earthquake strikes, Mercy finds herself in a temporary encampment, where she must rise to the occasion and help others in a city unraveling from chaos. This poignant novel, awarded the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Young Adult, weaves themes of determination and resilience amid historical turmoil.