A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food
A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food

A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food

36 Pages • Non-Fiction • 7" x 10.5" • Ages 3+ • Full Color Illustrations
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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.

Hardback ISBN: 9781737240426

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MIN JIN LEE
author of Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko, a finalist for the National Book Award

“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.”

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PHIL YU
author of RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now

“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.”

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ALICE CHOI
Creator of Hip Foodie Mom

“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!”

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TORY MILLER
James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of L’Etoile and Graze

“This book provides a great look into not only how Koreans cook, but how we eat as well!”

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SARAH PARK DAHLEN
associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

“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.”

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!

Meet The Creators

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Sunnu Rebecca Choi
Illustrator
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Michelle Li
Author

Sunnu Rebecca Choi is an award-winning Korean/Canadian illustrator & 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.

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.

What Readers Are Saying

Amazing

My kids are obsessed with this book. They love being able to put a more accessible picture and story to some of the foods they eat and why we eat them. And now they can point out which foods they want to eat when my mom comes to visit.

Rora Bart
A must read!

I’m a 3rd grade teacher and a huge priority for me is to have a diverse library full of books that pertain beautiful and authentic representations of every culture. This book is the perfect addition and my students are obsessed with it. Cannot recommend enough.

Megan Becker
Wonderful book

Wonderful book to introduce Korean cuisine to any age! Great illustrations and pronunciations included!

Sunni
I LOVE everything about this

I LOVE everything about this and appreciate how Michelle Li worked tirelessly to develop this wonderful book! Not just for children --love the illustrations and detail on the different dishes. Representation truly matters! Looking forward to the rest of the series!!

Sylvia
The perfect intro to a new culture for adults and kids

This is a beautifully illustrated book that we initially bought for our kids, but we've found so much joy in it as parents! We didn't know a lot about Korean food and food culture before this book, but it's just so pretty to read and the kids love learning new words and new foods! Highly recommend for families, and makes a great gift.

DanielW
Amazon.com

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Daisy Downing

A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food

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S.P.

Very nice book and illustrations

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Dale Hata
Korean food explained

Explains common Korean food offered in Korean-style restaurants and snack/dessert shops. Easy to understand for both adults and children.

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Ashleigh

Beautiful book!

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Sunni

Wonderful book to introduce Korean cuisine to any age! Great illustrations and pronunciations included!

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