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Finding Junie Kim follows 12‑year‑old Junie Kim as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a Korean‑American family in 1970s New York City. Struggling with the loss of her grandmother, Junie juggles school, friendships, and a legacy of silence about the Korean War. Through her diary entries, she confronts trauma, grief, and societal prejudice, ultimately learning to voice her own story and confront racism.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Ellen Oh
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