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World Explorers: Korea

Korea is more than just Kpop! Explore Korean and Korean American culture with these books, which feature a variety of landmarks, pop culture trends, traditions, and historical events. Explore more with us when we host World Explorers: Korea on January 26, 2026: https://mykpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68f3d117e647c8ff0c37f440

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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.
    Book, 2025New York : Random House Studio, 2025. — E RH
  • 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…
    Book, 2025New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2025. — E KI
  • 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…
    Book, 2024New York : Viking Children's Books, 2024. — E CHA
  • The Ocean Calls

    a Haenyeo Mermaid Story

    Cho, Tina M.,
    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…
    Picture Book, 2020New York : Kokila, 2020. — J PICTBK CHO
  • 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…
    Picture Book, 2023New York : Viking Books for Young Readers, 2023. — E KI
  • 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.
    Book, 2022Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2022. — E LI
  • 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.
    Book, 2021Brunswick, Victoria : Scribble, 2021. — E KI
  • 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,…
    Picture Book, 2024New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024 — E WA
  • 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?
    Book, 2025New York : Aladdin, 2025. — JBC LEE MINDY 12
  • 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?
    Book, 2022New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2022. — J KEL MIHI 1
  • 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.
    Book, 2022[Place of publication not identified] : Gloo Books, [2022] — J 306 LI
  • 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…
    Book, 2024New York : Aladdin, 2024. — J FICTION LEE
  • 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?
    Book, 2023Philadelphia : Quirk Books, [2023] — J FICTION AHN
  • 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.
    Book, 2025Somerville, Massachusetts : Walker Books, a division of Candlewick Press, 2025. — J GOL
  • 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…
    Graphic Novel, 2025Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2025. — CHI
  • 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…
    Book, 2022New York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2022. — J FIC CHO
  • 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.
    Graphic Novel, 2023New York, NY : Roaring Brook Press, [2023]. — SKY