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• Two-list Thanksgiving

  Whan, Christine,

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  A young girl prepares for a blended Thanksgiving by making two shopping lists, one for traditional holiday dishes and one for her family’s Korean favorites. As both sides come together, she discovers the joy of mixing cultures to create a richer,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!

  Park, Michelle W.,

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  Madeleine teaches her sister Eloise how to prepare for their family’s Lunar New Year, from dressing in hanboks to making mandoo. When she forgets her poem, the sisters team up and learn that the best part of the holiday is being together.

• The Name Jar

  Choi, Yangsook

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  New to school and struggling with her Korean name, Unhei tries picking an American name to fit in but finds nothing feels right. With a new friend’s help, she discovers the courage to embrace her own name and heritage.

• I Guess I Live Here Now

  Ahn, Claire

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  After a sudden move from New York City to Seoul, Melody struggles with homesickness but gradually discovers the excitement of her new life, from luxury living to new friends and a budding romance. As she navigates the thrills of the city, she also…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Yolk

  Choi, Mary H. K.,

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  Estranged sisters Jayne and June, once inseparable, are forced back together when June is diagnosed with cancer, with only Jayne able to help. As they navigate family secrets, living challenges, and personal struggles, both must confront truths…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shine

  Jung, Jessica, 1989-

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  Seventeen-year-old Rachel Kim trains relentlessly to become a K-pop star, navigating the pressures, rules, and dark realities of the hyper-competitive industry. As she strives for success, she must also confront her feelings for a fellow star and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Leave It Up to You

  Chong, Jinwoo,

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  After waking from a two-year coma to find his old life gone, Jack Jr. returns to his family in Fort Lee and the struggling sushi restaurant he once fled. As he relearns the rhythms of home and faces the pull of new possibilities, he must decide…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Park Avenue

  Ahdieh, Renée,

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  Jia Song, a newly minted junior partner aiming for a life of luxury, is pulled into managing a high-stakes crisis for a billion-dollar Korean beauty empire. As she untangles family secrets and races to protect their legacy, she begins to question…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kinda Korean

  Stories From An American Life

  Sung, Joan,

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  Joan Sung’s memoir confronts intergenerational trauma and the pressures of growing up between Korean and American identities, sharing her upbringing with a strict Tiger Mom and the silence it created. Through candid reflections on racism,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nine Tailed

  Lee, Jayci,

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  Sunny Cho, a fox spirit determined to live quietly, is forced back into adventure when her former friend Ethan asks for help solving his brother’s murder. As they’re pulled into a battle against an ancient evil, Sunny must choose between keeping the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Sisters K

  Sun, Maureen,

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  When their abusive, estranged father summons them to his deathbed, three sisters, Minah, Sarah, and Esther, are forced to confront his manipulations, their shared trauma, and the lure of his fortune. As each wrestles with anger, shame, and the hope…Read moreRead more of this annotation