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by Korena Di Roma Howley (Author), Joowon Oh (Illustrator)
"In an uplifting authorial picture book debut, Di Roma Howley introduces a spirited protagonist. . . . Oh's carefully lit digital illustrations emphasize Sarang's sunny optimism, and fond intergenerational interactions depict shared learning and wisdom at every age." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Inspired by true events in South Korea, this tender and tenacious tale of female empowerment--at any age--proves that it's never too late to fulfill a dream.
Author Biography
Korena Di Roma Howley is a freelance journalist and editor and was a finalist for the 2022 We Need Diverse Voices Mentorship Program and the 2022 PBParty. Sarang Saves the School is her picture book debut. She lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, with her husband and son.
Joowon Oh is the creator of Our Favorite Day, her acclaimed picture book debut. She earned a BFA in illustration and an MFA in illustration as visual essay from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Originally from South Korea, she now lives in New York City.
