Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
"Two teens--Daniel, the son of Korean shopkeepers, and Natasha, whose family is here illegally from Jamaica--cross paths in New York City on an eventful day in their lives--Daniel is on his way to an interview with a Yale alum, Natasha is meeting with a lawyer to try and prevent her family's deportation to Jamaica--and fall in love"--
3) XOXO
Author
Language
English
Description
"Jenny never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk"--
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Asian American Heritage Month
Asian/Pacific American Award
Newbery Award Winners
NYT - Middle Grade Paperback
Asian/Pacific American Award
Newbery Award Winners
NYT - Middle Grade Paperback
Formats
Description
When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni.
Author
Language
English
Description
While working on a project for an after-school club, Julia, a Korean American girl, and her friend Patrick learn not just about silkworms, but also about tolerance, prejudice, friendship, patience, and more. Between the chapters are short dialogues between the author and main character about the writing of the book.
6) Yolk
Author
Language
English
Description
Struggling with emotional problems and an eating disorder, Jayne, a Korean American college student living in New York City, is estranged from her accomplished older sister June, until June gets cancer.
7) Home
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
The story of a Korean war veteran on a quest to save his younger sister.
9) I'm new here
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Three children from other countries (Somalia, Guatemala, and Korea) struggle to adjust to their new home and school in the United States.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A disaster in romance, high school senior Desi Lee decides to tackle her flirting failures by watching Korean television dramas, where the hapless heroine always seems to end up in the arms of her true love by episode ten. It's a simple formula, and Desi is a quick study. She goes after moody artist Luca Drakos-- utilizing boat rescues, love triangles, and staged car crashes.--
13) The name jar
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Formats
Description
After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.
14) Jin Woo
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Davey is dubious about having a new adopted brother from Korea, but when he finds out that his parents still love him, he decides having a baby brother will be fine.
15) No kimchi for me
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
"Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her!"--
17) Throwback
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Priscilla is first-generation Korean American, a former high school cheerleader who expects Sam to want the same all- American nightmare. Meanwhile, Sam is a girl of the times who has no energy for clichéd high school aspirations. After a huge blowup, Sam is desperate to get away from Priscilla, but instead, finds herself thrown back. Way back. To her shock, Sam lands in the '90s . . . alongside a 17-year-old Priscilla. Now, Sam has to deal with...
18) Bee-bim bop!
Author
Publisher
Clarion
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
A child, eager for a favorite meal, helps with the shopping, food preparation, and table setting.
In Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Orem Public Library can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. NOTE: WILL REQUIRE A POSTAGE FEE
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? You can put in a request for us to add it to the collection. Submit Request