I Am the Subway

An Observer Picture Book of the YearA Read for Empathy Collection Choice, chosen by EmpathyLabA cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book.Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them - along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories - in its embrace.Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.? '[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits.' -Publishers Weekly? 'A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.' -Kirkus Reviews? '[B]eautiful and unusual.' -Youth Services Book Review? 'Bewitching.' -Foreword Reviews? 'A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey.' -BookPage

Product details

• Authors: Kim Hyo-eun, Kim Hyo-eun
• Assisted by: Deborah Smith (Translation), Smith Deborah (Translation)
• Publisher: Scribe Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.01.2022
• EAN: 9781913348588
• ISBN: 978-1-913348-58-8
• Dimensions: 247 mm x 267 mm x 10 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Korea, Asia, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / City & Town Life, JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Asia, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Strangers, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Transport (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, Children’s / Teenage general interest: City & town life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Transport & vehicles, CULTURAL HERITAGE / Asian / Korean, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places & peoples, Children’s / Teenage: Personal & social topics