A Sky of Paper Stars
A Sky of Paper Stars is a heartrending middle-grade graphic novel by Susie Yi about a girl’s ill-fated wish to fit in, perfect for readers of Stargazing and Pashmina.
All Yuna wants is to belong. She wants to go to sleepovers, have a smart phone, and go to summer camp―just like her friends in middle school.
Furious at her Umma for never packing her a “normal” American lunch, they get into yet another fight. Out of options and miserable, Yuna remembers a legend that her grandma, Halmoni, told her. If you fold 1,000 paper stars, you will be granted one wish.
When she reaches 1,000 paper stars, Yuna wishes for her family to move back to Korea, where she can finally be normal. Seconds later: a knock at her door. It’s her sister with devastating news. Halmoni has died and they must go back to Korea to attend the funeral.
Yuna knows this is all her fault. As her guilt builds, her body begins to turn into paper. Yuna realizes she must undo her wish and bring her Halmoni back―or turn into paper forever.
Wholly heartbreaking and with light touches of magic realism, A Sky of Paper Stars is a captivating graphic novel about identity, family, and the love that can bridge generations.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 240
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781250843890
Creator Bio
Susie Yi is a critically acclaimed author known for her poignant and lyrical writing. Born and raised in South Korea, she developed a passion for storytelling at a young age and pursued her dream of becoming a writer. After receiving her MFA in Creative Writing, she published her first novel, A Sky of Paper Stars, which garnered widespread praise and recognition. Yi's writing often explores themes of identity, family, and cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from her own experiences as an immigrant. She continues to write and inspire readers with her powerful and evocative stories.
