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Sarang Saves the School
Illustrated by Joowon Oh
A tender and tenacious tale of female empowerment, inspired by true events in South Korea.
KORENA DI ROMA HOWLEY
Children's Author
Coming September 8!
A Hanbok for Hana
Illustrated by Jaime Kim
A heartfelt story about family and navigating change.
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"In an uplifting authorial picture book debut, Di Roma Howley introduces a spirited protagonist whose innovative idea helps forestall the closing of the school in her seaside South Korean village.
—Publisher Weekly, starred review
"Modeling acceptance and resilience, it's a heartening tale."
—Publishers Weekly
Freeman Award Winner, 2025
Bank Street Best Children's Books of 2025
Junior Library Guild Selection
"An excellent addition for expanding a holiday collection or for readers seeking comforting books about moving and family traditions."
—School Library Journal
"Tenderly entwines the challenges of big transitions with the joys of a beloved holiday."
—Kirkus Reviews