Korean and Korean American YA Books

Balgassi, Haemi. Tae's sonata / by Haemi Balgassi. New York : Clarion Books, c1997. 0395843146 Ages 10-14.

Tae is struggling at school, but it is not her grades. She is struggling to find her place in the rigid social structure of Jr. High. It bothers her that she stands out as one of two Korean Americans at school. She is at that age where she knows what she should do or say to her parents, but she also knows how to hurt them. She is starting to grow up and not only think of her own feelings. She is also noticing boys and they are noticing her.

Masse, Johanna, 1976- . South Korea / [written by Johanna Masse ]. Milwaukee , Wis. : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2002. Ages 10+.

Clear and informative look at South Korea. Excellent photographs, maps, and illustrations.

Park, Linda Sue. A Single Shard / Linda Sue Park. New York : Clarion Books, 2001. Ages 10+.

An orphan becomes an apprentice to a master potter in 12th century Korea.

Park, Linda Sue. When my name was Keoko / Linda Sue Park. New York : Clarion Books, c2002. Ages 12+.

Tells of Sun-hee and Tae-yul, Korean children, during the last several years of Korea's occupation by Japan. When My Name Was Keoko Book Report.

Peterson, Tiffany. Korean Americans / Tiffany Peterson. Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2003. 1403407355 (lib. bdg.) [We are America series] Ages 10+

Interesting look at reasons why some Koreans chose to immigrate. Introduces the history of Korean immigration as well as current immigration. Fabulous historical photos.

Contents: One man's story: Jongha Han -- Korea -- The first immigrants -- Coming to the United States: the early years -- Living in the United States: the early years -- Moving off the plantations -- War and war brides -- Coming to the United States: recent years -- Living in the United States: recent years -- Customs and celebrations -- Family -- Korean foods -- One man's story: John Han today.