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Jeong Is Jeong
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“What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.
How can one tiny word mean so much?
Luna loves spending time with her little brother Joey and their halmeoni after school—they share yummy treats, play at the park, and have a lot of fun speaking to each other in Korean and English. When Halmeoni notices Luna help Joey put on his shoes and says that she has “jeong,” they realize that some words aren’t quite translatable between their two languages.
As she, Halmeoni, and Joey go through the day, Luna uncovers the meaning of a small word that carries a lot of weight. Over time, she learns more about her family, herself, and the gorgeous culture that connects them. -
Format: Hardcover, eBook
ISBN: 9798217027262
eBook ISBN: 9798217027286
Age: 4 - 8 Years
Dimensions: 9-1/2 x 9-1/2
Pages: 40
Publication Date: February 3, 2026
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⭐️ “A child of Korean descent learns the meaning of a word considered untranslatable in this lovingly intergenerational picture book from Yoon and Lee.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A poignant story that shows us we carry more than words can express.” — Joanna Ho, bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
“In this empathetic work, small acts of kindness crystallize into a rich understanding of Korean culture.” — Kirkus
“Yoon and Lee’s picture book tenderly embodies jeong through the eyes of a Korean American girl, who learns how one small word holds so much meaning: thoughtfulness, understanding, and connection.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“This warm exploration of family and community connections will feel extra familiar to multilingual readers while also speaking to the power of bonds we all share.” —Booklist
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The Legend of Ban-Dal
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In a small mountainside village, people live in harmony with nature, only taking as much as they need. But one day, a mysterious visitor tempts the villagers with a luxurious life of leisure, if only they catch more fish from their streams. The visitor’s suggestion brings the villagers wealth and relaxation, until suddenly their nets come up empty. The villagers fear that a terrible beast has put a curse on their waters, so a brave young girl journeys to confront the creature. Along her way, she meets Ban-Dal, a towering bear protecting the mountain forest. Is Ban-Dal her foe? Or a kindred spirit who will help her break the curse and restore harmony between nature and her people?
This modern Korean folktale about how the Asian black bear got its characteristic patch is a timely story about the delicate balance humans have with nature and about the trappings of greed and overconsumption.
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Format: Hardcover, eBook
ISBN: 9781499817973
eBook ISBN: 9781499817980
Age: 4 - 8 Years
Dimensions: 8-1/2 x 11
Pages: 40
Publication Date: May 5, 2026
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
⭐️ “Spotlights Korean customs while celebrating great courage—to stupendous effect.” — Kirkus, starred review
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K Is for K-pop
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Ian Tseng at Chronicle has acquired world rights to K Is for K-pop by Jessica Yoon (l.), illustrated by Emily Paik, an alphabet-themed picture book introduction to the world of K-pop featuring iconic terminology, fandom culture, and references to beloved idols and groups from A to Z, celebrating the global phenomenon through rhyming text. Publication is slated for fall 2027; Brent Taylor at Triada US represented the author, and Alice Jin Zhang at Astound US represented the illustrator.
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Publication Date: Fall 2027