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Finding Junie Kim

Written by:
Ellen Oh
Narrated by:
Greta Jung

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
4
Narrator
4
Release Date
May 4, 2021
Duration
9 hours 25 minutes
Summary
For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina’s Voice comes a breathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting.

“Both unique and universal, timely and timeless.” —Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of The Bridge Home

''A moving story that highlights how to find courage in the face of unspeakable hardship.'' —Hena Khan, award-winning author of Amina’s Voice

''Junie discovers where she comes from and gains the courage to make a difference in the future.''  —Wendy Wan-Long Shang, award-winning author of The Great Wall of Lucy Wu

Junie Kim just wants to fit in. So she keeps her head down and tries not to draw attention to herself. But when racist graffiti appears at her middle school, Junie must decide between staying silent or speaking out.

Then Junie’s history teacher assigns a project and Junie decides to interview her grandparents, learning about their unbelievable experiences as kids during the Korean War. Junie comes to admire her grandma’s fierce determination to overcome impossible odds, and her grandpa’s unwavering compassion during wartime. And as racism becomes more pervasive at school, Junie taps into the strength of her ancestors and finds the courage to do what is right.

Finding Junie Kim is a reminder that within all of us lies the power to overcome hardship and emerge triumphant.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
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"Finding Jenny Kim" is an extraordinary book that beautifully captures the essence of perseverance, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming hardship. The narrative follows Jenny Kim, a young woman whose journey through life is riddled with challenges, both personal and societal. From the outset, the reader is pulled into Jenny’s world, where she must navigate the trials of identity, cultural expectations, and the pressure to conform while trying to stay true to herself. The author’s ability to portray Jenny’s inner struggles with such emotional depth makes her story not only relatable but also incredibly inspiring. Each chapter uncovers a new layer of adversity that Jenny must face, yet her unwavering determination to overcome them serves as a powerful reminder of the strength within us all. The book doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of life but instead uses them to craft a story that is both heartbreaking and uplifting. "Finding Jenny Kim" is not just a tale of survival; it is a testament to the power of hope and the courage it takes to forge one's path in a world that often tries to hold you back. Readers will find themselves deeply moved by Jenny's journey, and by the end, they are left with a renewed sense of what it means to fight for your dreams, no matter the odds. This book is truly amazing, as it touches the soul and inspires anyone who reads it to believe in the possibility of triumph, even in the darkest of times.

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