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Let's Go to Taekwondo! by Aram Kim

Let's Go to Taekwondo!

A Story About Persistence, Bravery, and Breaking Boards

Aram Kim

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · April 5, 2022

Yoomi wants a yellow belt.

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Who it’s for
For readers interested in taekwondo and Korean vocabulary
Themes
Self-confidence, Determination, Family support
Genres
Martial Arts, US: Asian American Stories, Self-Esteem & Resilience

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About this book

Yoomi wants a yellow belt. But she's afraid to break the board. Grandma to the rescue! Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too. But Yoomi and Grandma encourage and inspire each other. Yoomi discovers how, with persistence, focus, deep breathing, and above all, a loving Grandma, even the toughest challenges can be overcome.

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This companion to No Kimchi for Me emphasizes self-confidence, determination, and the value of family. Backmatter about taekwondo, including some Korean vocabulary, is included. A Junior Library Guild Selection

Who it’s for

  • For readers interested in taekwondo and Korean vocabulary
  • For readers drawn to stories of overcoming fears with family support

Where it sits

Martial Arts86%
Self-Esteem & Resilience63%
US: Asian American Stories63%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • US: Asian American Stories
  • Martial Arts
  • Big Feelings
Authors
Aram Kim
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
April 5, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Self-confidence · Determination · Family support
Reading lane
US: Asian American Stories