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Jeong Is Jeong

Author Jessica Yoon
Illustrated by Michelle Lee
Hardcover
$18.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Make Me a World
9.94"W x 9.88"H x 0.37"D   | 14 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Feb 03, 2026 | 40 Pages | 9798217027262
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile 770L
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“What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.

How can one tiny word mean so much?

Luna loves spending time with her little brother Joey and their halmeoni after school—they share yummy treats, play at the park, and have a lot of fun speaking to each other in Korean and English. When Halmeoni notices Luna help Joey put on his shoes and says that she has “jeong,” they realize that some words aren’t quite translatable between their two languages.

As she, Halmeoni, and Joey go through the day, Luna uncovers the meaning of a small word that carries a lot of weight. Over time, she learns more about her family, herself, and the gorgeous culture that connects them.
"A poignant story that shows us we carry more than words can express." —Joanna Ho, bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

"In this empathetic work, small acts of kindness crystallize into a rich understanding of Korean culture." —Kirkus Reviews
Jessica Yoon loves eating Korean food, singing K-pop songs, and relaxing on the “Couch! Couch! Couch!”, preferably all at the same time. She is the author of many books for kids, including BLACKPINK: A Little Golden Book Biography and Jeong Is Jeong. You can visit her at jessicayoon.com. View titles by Jessica Yoon
Michelle Lee (mklillustration.com) was born and raised in Southern California. She studied printmaking and biology at UC Berkeley and earned her MS in education at the University of Pennsylvania while working as a K-8 science teacher. When not illustrating picture books, Michelle works as a freelance illustrator/designer and maintains a children's clothing line she co-founded. She enjoys making things, being in nature, and chocolate chip cookies. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @fromthebear. View titles by Michelle Lee

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“What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.

How can one tiny word mean so much?

Luna loves spending time with her little brother Joey and their halmeoni after school—they share yummy treats, play at the park, and have a lot of fun speaking to each other in Korean and English. When Halmeoni notices Luna help Joey put on his shoes and says that she has “jeong,” they realize that some words aren’t quite translatable between their two languages.

As she, Halmeoni, and Joey go through the day, Luna uncovers the meaning of a small word that carries a lot of weight. Over time, she learns more about her family, herself, and the gorgeous culture that connects them.

Praise

"A poignant story that shows us we carry more than words can express." —Joanna Ho, bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

"In this empathetic work, small acts of kindness crystallize into a rich understanding of Korean culture." —Kirkus Reviews

Author

Jessica Yoon loves eating Korean food, singing K-pop songs, and relaxing on the “Couch! Couch! Couch!”, preferably all at the same time. She is the author of many books for kids, including BLACKPINK: A Little Golden Book Biography and Jeong Is Jeong. You can visit her at jessicayoon.com. View titles by Jessica Yoon
Michelle Lee (mklillustration.com) was born and raised in Southern California. She studied printmaking and biology at UC Berkeley and earned her MS in education at the University of Pennsylvania while working as a K-8 science teacher. When not illustrating picture books, Michelle works as a freelance illustrator/designer and maintains a children's clothing line she co-founded. She enjoys making things, being in nature, and chocolate chip cookies. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @fromthebear. View titles by Michelle Lee

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