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Booklist Editor’s Choice of 2024: Books for YouthSchool Library Journal Best Book of 2024Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2024A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionPerfect for fans of Illegal and When Stars Are Scattered, this poignant and moving graphic novel in verse captures the dangers and hope that come with fleeing North Korea and reaching for a brighter future through the lives of Yunho and Myunghee. From never knowing where they’ll find their next meal to avoiding soldiers lurking at every corner, many North Koreans have learned that sticking around can be just as deadly as attempting to flee . . . almost. Both shy, resourceful Yunho and fierce, vibrant Myunghee know this. So when they each resolve to run away from the bleak futures they face, it’s with the knowledge that they could be facing a fate worse than death.While Yunho hopes to reunite with his omma, who snuck across the border years ago, Myunghee is reaching for dreams that are bigger than anything the regime would allow her to have. The two are strangers to each other until a chance encounter unwittingly intertwines their fates and Myunghee saves Yunho’s life.Kept together by their dreams for a brighter future, they face a road plagued by poisonous jungle snakes, corrupt soldiers, and the daily fear of discovery and imprisonment. But with every step toward freedom, there is also hope. Will it be enough for both of them to make it to safety without losing each other along the way?

Booklist Editor's Choice of 2024: Books for YouthSchool Library Journal Best Book of 2024Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2024A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionPerfect for fans of Illegal and When Stars Are Scattered, this poignant and moving graphic novel in verse captures the dangers and hope that come with fleeing North Korea and reaching for a brighter future through the lives of Yunho and Myunghee. From never knowing where they'll find their next meal to avoiding soldiers lurking at every corner, many North Koreans have learned that sticking around can be just as deadly as attempting to flee . . . almost. Both shy, resourceful Yunho and fierce, vibrant Myunghee know this. So when they each resolve to run away from the bleak futures they face, it's with the knowledge that they could be facing a fate worse than death.While Yunho hopes to reunite with his omma, who snuck across the border years ago, Myunghee is reaching for dreams that are bigger than anything the regime would allow her to have. The two are strangers to each other until a chance encounter unwittingly intertwines their fates and Myunghee saves Yunho's life.Kept together by their dreams for a brighter future, they face a road plagued by poisonous jungle snakes, corrupt soldiers, and the daily fear of discovery and imprisonment. But with every step toward freedom, there is also hope. Will it be enough for both of them to make it to safety without losing each other along the way?

Blast off to space and discover how every part of the universe--the planets, the stars, asteroids, meteoroids, and more--display God's glory, creativity, and, most important, his love for you and me "An informative and inspirational bridge between science and religion for Christian households"--Kirkus Reviews In God's Little Astronomer, author and educator Tina Cho invites young readers to blast off to see God's creation in the heavens. From the sun, moon, stars, constellations, and comets, this out-of-this-world introduction to space will teach budding astronomers new words, facts, and concepts, while also encouraging them to see God throughout the universe, and reinforcing the message that the same God loves them too. Each page includes fact-filled sidebars plus an accompanying Bible verse, making God's Little Astronomer the perfect combination of faith and science for budding scientists.

Discover Korea's Joyful Holidays—Through Crafts, Games, Food, and Fun!Korean Celebrations introduces kids to Korea's most exciting holidays and traditions, from Lunar New Year to Chuseok. With easy crafts, recipes, and cultural facts, and even a language lesson, children ages 8 to 12 can experience Korean festivals like real kids in Korea!Includes:Crafts like folding paper fans and carnationsEasy recipes like sweet Songpyeon dumplingsFun games like Yut-NoriLearn to write Hangul—the Korean alphabetPerfect for classrooms, families, and curious kids, this engaging book brings Korean culture to life through hands-on fun!

This Korean picture dictionary covers the 1,200 most useful Korean words and phrases. It gives each word and sentence in Korean Hangeul characters with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly and the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics. Each theme has around 30 words and several example sentences showing how the words are used. Each page is richly illustrated with dozens of colour photographs. Companion online Audio recordings by native Korean speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences in the book, to allow you to practice pronouncing them. An introduction to Korean pronunciation and grammar is included and indexes at the back allow you to look up the words in this easy-to-use Korean dictionary quickly.

Stories of amazing Asian American women who broke barriers in science--for kids ages 8 to 12 Kazue Togasaki was one of the first Japanese American women to become a doctor. Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese American physicist who worked on top-secret projects. Isabella Aiona Abbott became an expert on the marine plant life of her native Hawaii. Asian American women are a huge part of scientific discovery, and this collection of biographies for kids explores 15 brilliant women, and how they used their intelligence and determination to overcome challenges and succeed.Open up this Asian American children's book and meet some of the scientists who helped: Pave the way--Find out how people like inventor Alice Min Soo Chun and computer programmer Josephine Jue designed amazing new technology and spent time educating others.Heal the sick--Learn about doctors like Joan Block and Jacqueline Whang-Peng who revolutionized how we treat diseases like hepatitis B and cancer.Explore new worlds--Discover how botanist Roseli Ocampo-Friedmann and mathematician Angelita Castro-Kelly changed the way we think about outer space.Dive into a world of inspiring women with this science-focused entry into Asian American books for kids.

Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea - generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma’s abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma’s guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean’s many gifts.