Jina Jeong

Jina and her family like to spend time in nature. When Jina learns that a lot of kids don't often experience the great outdoors, she comes up with plans to start her very own nature club. But when Jina's parents put a damper on her plans, Jina has to find another way to make a difference. Can she introduce other kids to the joys of nature?

Jina wants to find homes for pets in need! When a litter of kittens and their mother show up at her cousin Shawn's house, Jina is determined that the kittens will be perfect pets. But Jina's plans don't go quite as she expected them to!

Jina Jeong is ready to help a neighbor in need! Jina and her parents volunteer to work with a group building homes for people. Jina can't wait to wear a hard hat and use power tools. Unfortunately, reality doesn't live up to Jina's expectations. Then Jina and her friends discover Mr. Rossi needs help in his yard. Is this the project she's been waiting for?

Jina Jeong loves to read! She's thrilled when her teacher, Ms. Hunter, assigns everyone in class a reading partner. But Jina's excitement turns to disappointment when her reading buddy is less than thrilled about this new assignment. Can Jina find a way to change her partner's mind about books, and what does Jina learn in the process?

A visit to the zoo opens Jina's eyes to an endangered species in her very own state. She finds out she gets to help with a project to save this animal. But there's a small problem. The animal is far from being cute and cuddly like her beloved panda bears. Will Jina overcome her reluctance and make a difference after all?

Each class is competing to collect the most food for the local food pantry. The winning class gets to pick books for the library! Jina and her friends know exactly which books they'd pick. But what happens when a classmate's family experiences an emergency and Jina and her friends decide to risk winning the competition to help their classmate in need?

Jina is learning about climate change for a class project. What she discovers leads her to making plans to reduce energy use around her house. Her plans run into a few snags, and she becomes frustrated about whether she's doing enough. With the help of her understanding parents and teacher along with a new friend, Jina finds out even small changes can lead to positive outcomes.

Jina's on a mission to cheer up her grandmother whose best friend moved away. Jina decides to do all the things Halmoni loves, but her plans flounder. When Jina discovers the library needs volunteer readers, she thinks it could be the answer to her grandmother's friendship problem. Can Jina convince Halmoni that she's right?

Jina Jeong has a dilemma! Jina learns that a missing cat in the neighborhood belongs to Ava, an older girl at her school who appears mean and angry all the time. Jina and her friends wonder if the cat ran away because of its mean owner. Jina demonstrates empathy when she decides they should help look for the lost cat. In the end, they learn things aren't always as they appear.

Jina Jeong wants to clean up graffiti! When Jina discovers ugly graffiti on a park wall, she and her friends try to clean it up themselves with little luck. Then Jina discovers that not all graffiti is ugly, and some street artists create beautiful works of public art. Jina and her friends, along with the help of street artists, turn the graffiti in the park into something everyone can enjoy.

Jina Jeong wants to stop wasting food! She can't believe how much food gets thrown away at home and at her school. When she finds out how food waste impacts the environment, she wants to take action! Jina makes a plan to stop wasting food at home. With help from her school's custodians, Jina and her friends start a Share Table so kids can donate their uneaten food instead of throwing it in the trash.

Jina Jeong wants her voice heard! Jina's school is getting new playground equipment with no plans to include students in the decision on which equipment to get. After Ms. Hunter reads Jina's class a book about a girl who starts a climate protest movement, Jina decides to start a protest movement of her own. She and her classmates chant and carry signs asking for a voice in the playground decision. Their protest works, and the students vote to get a climbing wall and a zip line for their school.