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sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Given the current discourse, I’d like to highlight my #interview with @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social where she shared her hopes for the future of #kidlit.

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#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlitauthor #koreankidlit #booksky #representationmatters #BeAnAmbassador
Against a neutral background with blacked out, censored text, the uncensored quote from kidlit author Jessica Yoon reads: “Diverse books…are…necessary…and…frankly…good…for…business.” Below that, the red, blue, and black Banned Book Week logo for 2025 reads: "Censorship, censorship, censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights." At the bottom right is a photo of Jessica Yoon with her name. At the bottom left is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-jessica-yoon
May 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
**Like & share this post for a chance to win a 30min live critique/AMA with #kidlitauthor Jessica Yoon.**

Read my #interview with Jessica at: www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/intervi...

Up next on 4/6—Susan Johnston Taylor.

#kidlit #picturebooks #booksky #author #representation #koreankidlit #jeong
Against a gray background, the title reads: “Reviews.” To the center right is the cover of Jessica Yoon’s picture book: JEONG IS JEONG. To the left of the book cover is 3 boxed reviews that read: “Publishers Weekly—‘lovingly intergenerational…tale translating a warm concept beyond borders,’” “Kirkus—‘in this empathetic work, small acts of kindness crystalize into a rich understanding of Korean culture,’” and “Booklist—‘this warm explorations of family and community connections will feel extra familiar to multilingual readers while also speaking to the power of bonds we all share.’” The logo for each publication is beside its corresponding review. Above the Publishers Weekly review is a blue star and the words “Starred review.” Below the reviews, a quote reads: "Jeong is something we can all understand whether we have Korean roots or not. ~Jessica Yoon." At the bottom is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-jessica-yoon
March 27, 2026 at 1:12 PM
sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Read my full #interview with @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social at: www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/intervi...

THE LEGEND OF BAN-DAY is out now. Get your copy today!

#picturebooks #kidlit #author #aapikidlit #koreankidlit #representation #representationmatters #aapimonth #kidlitauthors #booksky
Against a blue background with star and tree doodles, the title reads: “THE LEGEND OF BAN-DAL.” Below that, a quote reads: "It’s important for kids to understand the impact humans have on the natural world and see that they can make a difference. ~Jessica Yoon" To the center right is the cover of Jessica’s book, THE LEGEND OF BAN-DAL, with an “Available Now” sticker. To the left of the book cover is a book review from Kirkus that read: “‘a magnificently resonant modern myth’ that ‘spotlights Korean customs while celebrating great courage—to stupendous effect.’” At the bottom is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-jessica-yoon
May 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
worldkidlit.bsky.social
We love The Moon Tonight!
From earlier this year: @averyudagawa.bsky.social interviews translator Paige Aniyah Morris about her work bringing #Korean picture books and graphic novels into English
#ReadKorea #KoreanKidLit #WorldKidLitMonth
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Cover image of: The Moon Tonight: Our Moon’s Journey Around Earth by Jung Chang-hoon, illustrated by Jang Ho, translated from Korean by Paige Aniyah Morris (Blue Dot) Cover image of a middle grade graphic novel: Suee and the Strange White Light by Ginger Ly, illustrated by Molly Park, translated from Korean by Paige Aniyah Morris (Amulet Books) Cover image of picture book: I Really Like Mom by Su-an Lee, illustrated by So-ra Kim; translated from Korean by Paige Aniyah Morris Photo of translator and author Paige Aniyah Morris
September 16, 2024 at 9:09 PM