*Starred review from Kirkus: Told from their alternating perspectives in welcoming, conversational verse, Yunho’s and Myunghee’s suspenseful, harrowing journeys provide readers with a realistic and devastating portrayal of life under one of the most oppressive regimes in the world.
Triumphant, moving, and unforgettable. (historical note) (Verse graphic adventure. 9-12) *Starred review from Publisher's Weekly: This gripping graphic novel by Cho (God’s Little Astronomer) and Lee (In Limbo) about childhood under dictator Kim Jong Un balances horror and wonder in both its poetic language and vibrant imagery. Lee’s dynamic Procreate illustrations emphasize light and shadow to brilliantly illuminate the tweens’ harrowing situations in this intimate, cohesive collaboration. |
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New forthcoming middle grade lyrical graphic novel by me and Deb JJ Lee published by Harper Alley 11/12/24
In a nutshell: Two North Korean kids escape through the Asian Underground Railroad. Yes, it really exists!
I interviewed many people for this story and did a lot of research.
I started writing this story in 2012 in Deokso, South Korea. The 1st draft even won a Scholastic Asia award! Since then it's morphed into different formats, structures, and even different titles.
You can read about part of the writing process here: https://www.tinamcho.com/blog/how-i-accidentally-wrote-a-graphic-novel
I'm thankful for my agent and editor who had a vision for this story and that Deb JJ Lee took it to the next level with rich, flowing, and accurate illustrations.
Then in 2019 I met Mr. John Schu at the Iowa Library Associations conference. Never did I think he'd be doing the cover reveal for my novel! You can read his interview here: https://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-other-side-of-tomorrow-by-tina-cho.html
You can preorder it here: or wherever books are sold.
Now we wait until next November!
In a nutshell: Two North Korean kids escape through the Asian Underground Railroad. Yes, it really exists!
I interviewed many people for this story and did a lot of research.
I started writing this story in 2012 in Deokso, South Korea. The 1st draft even won a Scholastic Asia award! Since then it's morphed into different formats, structures, and even different titles.
You can read about part of the writing process here: https://www.tinamcho.com/blog/how-i-accidentally-wrote-a-graphic-novel
I'm thankful for my agent and editor who had a vision for this story and that Deb JJ Lee took it to the next level with rich, flowing, and accurate illustrations.
Then in 2019 I met Mr. John Schu at the Iowa Library Associations conference. Never did I think he'd be doing the cover reveal for my novel! You can read his interview here: https://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-other-side-of-tomorrow-by-tina-cho.html
You can preorder it here: or wherever books are sold.
Now we wait until next November!
