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Explore the delicious world of Korean Food! A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food introduces little readers to classic and modern Korean dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Korea. Learn how kimchi is made or discover what makes a Korean fried chicken so crispy. Author, Michelle Li, brings pride and energy for her Korean culture in her debut children's book. Illustrated by Sunnu Rebecca Choi in mixed media, each page is a colorful exploration of a dish that is sure to make every reader hungry.
Why We Love This Book
The Very Asian Guide series was started started by author 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. Since the release of her first book, A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food, we have released more books in the series covering a range of cuisines and cultures, sharing food and joy to kids and adults alike! 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. "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 "This book provides a great look into not only how Koreans cook, but how we eat as well!"
- Tory Miller, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of L'Etoile and Graze "This is a great, information and fun way to introduce Korean food to kids (and adults) who may not be familiar with Korean cuisine. Michelle has covered and touched on all of my favorites!"
- Alice Choi, Creator of Hip Foodie Mom "This book is inviting in all the best ways. It is exactly the kind of book I wish I had had when I was a child and that I wish I had for our daughter when she was younger. It will delight children everywhere."
- Sarah Park Dahlen, associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign "Forget 'stinky lunchbox' moments. We're not doing that anymore. Korean food is here, it's delicious, and it's meant to be shared. This book is a celebration of some of my favorite dishes, and I guarantee it will make your mouth water."
- Phil Yu, author of RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now
Why We Love This Book
The Very Asian Guide series was started started by author 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. Since the release of her first book, A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food, we have released more books in the series covering a range of cuisines and cultures, sharing food and joy to kids and adults alike! 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. "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 "This book provides a great look into not only how Koreans cook, but how we eat as well!"
- Tory Miller, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of L'Etoile and Graze "This is a great, information and fun way to introduce Korean food to kids (and adults) who may not be familiar with Korean cuisine. Michelle has covered and touched on all of my favorites!"
- Alice Choi, Creator of Hip Foodie Mom "This book is inviting in all the best ways. It is exactly the kind of book I wish I had had when I was a child and that I wish I had for our daughter when she was younger. It will delight children everywhere."
- Sarah Park Dahlen, associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign "Forget 'stinky lunchbox' moments. We're not doing that anymore. Korean food is here, it's delicious, and it's meant to be shared. This book is a celebration of some of my favorite dishes, and I guarantee it will make your mouth water."
- Phil Yu, author of RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now