by An Na
Summary
School Library Journal:
Gr 8 Up– Young Ju and her family come to California from Korea and try against all odds to embrace the American dream. This is a beautifully told story of sacrifice and success, of heartrending sadness and hard-won hope. (May) –Trev Jones, Luann Toth, Marlene Charnizon, Daryl Grabarek, and Joy Fleishhacker (Reviewed December 1, 2001) (School Library Journal, vol 47, issue 12, p44)
Awards:
- ALA Notable Children’s Books: 2002
- Amelia Bloomer Lists – Young Adult Fiction: 2002
- Asian Pacific American Award for Literature: Young Adult Literature
- Booklist Editors’ Choice – Books for Youth – Older Readers Category: 2001
- International Reading Association Children’s Book Award: Young Adult Fiction (post-2001 winners)
- Michael L. Printz Award
- New York Times Notable Books – Children’s Books: 2001
- School Library Journal Best Books: 2001
- YALSA Best Books for Young Adults: 2002
- YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults: I’m New Here Myself (2013)