I Am the Subway (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781950354658)

A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book.

SIX STARRED REVIEWS

★ "Lucky readers, climb aboard: extraordinary explorations await." --Shelf Awareness

★ "I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey." --Bookpage

★ "[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits." --Publishers Weekly

★ "A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys." --Kirkus Reviews

★ "[B]eautiful and unusual." --Youth Services Book Review

★ "Bewitching." --Foreword

Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them--along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories--in its embrace.

Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.

• A wonderful gift for parents, carers, and grandparents of train-loving children
• Perfect for teachers and librarians looking for books that share global experiences and lives from an own-voice perspective
• Great for fans of Next Stop Grand Central Station by Maira Kalman, Subway by Christopher Neiman, and Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pe and Christian Robertson

Author: Kim Hyo-Eun
ISBN-10: 1950354652
ISBN-13: 9781950354658
Publisher: Scribble Us
Language: English
Published: 08/03/2021
Pages: 52
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.60h x 10.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516377 / I Am the Subway


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/31/2021
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2021
Foreword 06/26/2021
Booklist 07/01/2021 pg. 82
Shelf Awareness 08/03/2021
School Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 76