Ellen Ohová, bývalá vysokoškolská inštruktorka a právnička, má neukojiteľnú zvedavosť na starovekú ázijskú históriu. Miluje bojové filmy, K-pop, K-drámy a kuchárske šou a je horlivou fanúšičkou seriálov Avatar: Legenda o Aangovi a Legenda o Kóre. Ako spoluzakladateľka organizácie We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) sa venuje podpore rozmanitosti v literatúre pre deti a mládež. Jej tvorba vychádza z hlbokého záujmu o kultúru a históriu, čím vytvára pútavé príbehy.
But when racist graffiti appears at her middle school, Junie must decide between staying silent or speaking out.Then Junie's history teacher assigns a project and Junie decides to interview her grandparents, learning about their unbelievable experiences as kids during the Korean War.
In this exciting sequel, the story continues to delve into the adventures of the Spirit Hunters as they confront new supernatural challenges. The characters face deeper mysteries and heightened tensions, exploring themes of friendship and courage. As they navigate their haunted surroundings, the narrative promises to blend suspense with emotional growth, keeping readers engaged with unexpected twists and captivating encounters.
Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Fifteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. Compiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, the authors included in this exquisite collection are: Renée Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong. A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. For fans of Neil Gaiman’s Unnatural Creatures and Ameriie’s New York Times–bestselling Because You Love to Hate Me.
The heartfelt exploration of character relationships unfolds as Haru, a pup, embarks on a journey filled with encounters with diverse and fully realized animals. This multilayered narrative emphasizes the emotional bonds between humans and their pets, making it a touching and essential read for animal lovers.
When a Korean American teenage artist gets sucked into the world of her own web comic, she must find a way out with the help of a cute boy all while facing off against a villainous corporation. Inspired by the A-ha's "Take on Me" music video, this entertaining YA novel is a grounded speculative fiction adventure from a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. "Sincere, smart, and meta...this stirring high-concept novel... stands out from the rest."-Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL series "A lighthearted story with touches of romance and fantasy, told with K-drama flair." -Kirkus Reviews Mina has become the hero of her own story. Literally. When Mina Lee woke up on Saturday morning for SAT prep, she did NOT expect to- 1. Nearly be fried by a superhero who turned out to be a supervillain. 2. Come face to face with Jin, the handsome boy of her dreams. 3. Discover a conspiracy involving the evil corporation Merco that she created. And it's all happening in her fictional world. Mina is trapped in the story she created. Now it's up to her to save everyone. Even if it means losing Jin forever. From the award-winning author of Finding Junie Kim and co-founder of We Need Diverse Books, Ellen Oh. In the speculative fiction adventure The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee, a teenage artist grapples with her first love, grief, and learning how to take charge of her own life.
Perfect for fans of Wing & Claw, this middle grade novel from We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh is filled with strange terrains, creatures, and magic, making it an enthralling read! A rich and wonderfully imagined story, it explores how young people can be powerful and the benefits of awakening one's inner dragon. Drawing inspiration from Korean lore and culture, Oh reinvigorates the fantasy genre, offering humor, inventive magic, and thrilling action. In a kingdom brimming with magic, Jiho Park and his family stand out—magic does not affect them. As a descendant of forest rangers tasked with protecting the Kidahara, an ancient wood teeming with supernatural creatures, Jiho is reluctant to engage with the dangerous forest. Five years prior, his father vanished within its depths, just like Princess Koko, the royal family's only daughter. Aware of the horrors hidden in the magical forest, Jiho knows that those who enter rarely return. Now, the forest faces threats from foreign forces intent on destruction and a long-dormant evil awakening within its shadows. Can a magic-less boy, a fierce bandit leader, and a lost princess unite to save their worlds before it’s too late?