A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food

Ages 3 to 12

A guide filled with fun facts and colorful illustrations that teaches little readers about the foods and culture of Korea.

“There are countless reasons to love Korean culture, but one standout reason is its amazing cuisine. A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food is delicious.” – Min Jin Lee, author of Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko, a finalist for the National Book Award

Bookstagang Award – Most Innovative Nonfiction, Best of 2022 From award-winning journalist, Michelle Li, learn how kimchi is made or discover what makes a Korean fried chicken so crispy – each page of A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food is an exploration of Korean cuisine. Discover the delicious world of Korean Food! A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food introduces readers to classic and modern Korean dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Korea. Award-winning Korean-American journalist and author, Michelle Li and Korean-Canadian illustrator, Sunnu Rebecca Choi bring pride and joy in this celebration of Korean culture! Try out these flavors at home with a kid-friendly recipe in the back of the book. Pronunciation guides help readers learn to pronounce each dish correctly and additional free activity sheets are available on the publisher's official website www.gloobooks.com.

About the series:

The Very Asian Guide series was started by award-winning journalist Michelle Li, who started a global movement of unity with the viral hashtag #veryasian after she received a racist voicemail in response to her sharing on-air the Korean foods she eats. The Very Asian series is a celebration of food and culture inspired by this moment.

About the Author

Michelle Li is an award-winning, veteran journalist who co-launched The Very Asian Foundation in January 2022 alongside friend and fellow journalist Gia Vang. Her #veryasian response to a racist voicemail became a global movement of unity. Michelle spent years supporting adoptees through heritage camps and volunteer tours to Korea. She also launched a program to support Missouri children in foster care. All of this led to a congressional award in 2010. Michelle's journalistic work - often dealing with race or gender inequity - has been honored with a national Peabody Award, several national Murrows, and multiple regional Emmys. Michelle lives in St. Louis with her family. Follow her @michellelitv.Sunny Rebecca Choi is an award-winning Korean/Canadian illustrator and printmaker based in London. Her goal is to create art that inspires people to connect with their inner selves and find joy within themselves. Her work is often inspired by various movements, thoughts, emotions and social issues we encounter. Her work is a documentation of life, covering small daily events to more significant moments. Her art is a way of looking back on the past, appreciating the present and thinking of a better future. Follow her @by_sunnu.