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• Shoes Off, Please

  Rhee, Helena Ku,

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  PICTURE BOOK: At Mina's house, everyone takes their shoes off before going inside. Explore a traditional Korean custom in this story about friendship, family, and the ways we welcome people into our homes.

• Binna's Dalgona

  Kim-McCarthy, Sojung

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  PICTURE BOOK: Is there anything more delicious than dalgona, the honeycomb candy available from street vendors in South Korea? Binna's sure the answer is no, but she has a hard time explaining it in English. Join her as she finds the right words…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Birthday Soup

  Chang, Grace Seo,

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  PICTURE BOOK: It's Maia's birthday, and that means it's time for soup! This year, she gets to help make her miyeok guk, a seaweed soup many Koreans eat on their birthdays...but will her party guests love it as much as she does? Experience a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Ocean Calls

  a Haenyeo Mermaid Story

  Cho, Tina M.,

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  PICTURE BOOK: Dayeon's grandmother isn't afraid of anything - she dives into the ocean to look for pearls! There's nothing Dayeon wants more than to be just like her...but can she be as brave as her grandma when it's time to go diving? A great…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Danbi's Favorite Day

  Kim, Anna,

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  PICTURE BOOK: Danbi's favorite holiday is Children's Day, but it isn't celebrated in the United States like it is in Korea. Get to know a popular Korean holiday as Danbi figures out how to bring some of the magic of Children's Day to her new home in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mommy's Hometown

  Lim, Hope

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  PICTURE BOOK: After years of hearing stories about the place his mommy grew up in, a little boy finally gets to visit her hometown...but it doesn't look the way she described! Korea's urbanization is easy to understand in this sweet picture book.

• I Am the Subway

  Kim, Hyo-ŭn

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  PICTURE BOOK: The Seoul subway snakes its way through the capital city of South Korea, picking up passengers and seeing pieces of their lives. Peek into the hustle and bustle of a big city as you travel with it.

• The House Before Falling Into the Sea

  Wang, Ann Suk,

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  PICTURE BOOK: Kyung Tak's family starts taking in refugees who have run from a war. When fighting comes to Kyung's village, she's scared and angry, but she's surrounded by friends and family. A gentle introduction to aspects of the Korean War,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation

  Lee, Lyla

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  CHAPTER BOOK: Mindy Kim and her family are going to Jeju Island on vacation! But as soon as they start traveling, things start going wrong. Will their trip be fun, even if it's chaotic?

• Mihi Ever After

  Keller, Tae

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  CHAPTER BOOK: Mihi wants to be a princess SO BADLY. When she finds a portal into a fairy-tale realm, her dreams might just come true...but can she really leave home for good?

• A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food

  Li, Michelle (Journalist)

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  NONFICTION: What makes Korean corndogs special? How do you make kimchi? Find out the answers in this beautifully illustrated introduction to both modern and traditional Korean food.

• Gigi Shin Is Not a Nerd

  Lee, Lyla

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  CHAPTER BOOK: Artsy tween Gigi Shin needs to make a LOT of money if she's going to go to a fancy art camp this summer. Starting a tutoring business with her friends is harder than it looks, though, especially once she and her friend Carolina start…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Spoonful of Time

  Ahn, Flora,

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  CHAPTER BOOK: Maya's grandma, Halmunee, is moving in! As they start to cook together, Halmunee's food transports them back in time to moments in Maya's family's past. Could those memories explain why Maya's mom doesn't get along with Halmunee?

• Skylar and the K-pop Principal

  Goldie, Luan,

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  CHAPTER BOOK: Skylar's going viral - but not in her own body! She and Principal Callus have switched places in a Freaky Friday switcharoo. This novel is full of K-pop fandom and silly scenarios.

• Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers

  Chi, Kim

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  CHAPTER BOOK: Jae Han's a comic artist who loves drawing the adventures of superhero Donutella Hamachi. When the town library is in danger of being demolished (for a SHOPPING MALL?), Jae Han might have to summon up some Donutella energy in real life…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Troublemaker

  Cho, John, 1972-

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  CHAPTER BOOK: When LA explodes into riots in 1992, Jordan's family's store in Koreatown is one of many businesses in the area. He and his best friend go on a cross-city adventure (no mean feat!) to try and help keep his dad safe. You'll learn about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Sky of Paper Stars

  Yi, Susie

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  GRAPHIC NOVEL: Yuna's wish to go home to Korea comes true in the worst possible way when her grandmother passes away. She's sure another wish might help, if she can just fold enough paper stars - a Korean tradition her grandmother taught her.