Make a Move, Sunny Park!

Creator: Jessica Kim
BIPOC

From the author of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! comes a funny and utterly charming novel about friends—how to make them, how to let go of them, and how to be your own BFF.

This is the story of Sunny Park, a seventh-grade student at Ranchito Mesa Middle who loves the K-pop band Supreme Beat, hanging out with her cool grandma, dancing when no one is watching, snacking on shrimp chips, and being there for Bailey, her best friend since third grade. When Bailey decides that she and Sunny should audition for the school dance team in a ploy to parent-trap Bailey’s divorced mom and dad, Sunny agrees even though the thought of performing in public makes her pits sweat. After all, she’d do anything for Bailey. In a twist of fate, Sunny makes the team and Bailey doesn’t, and when Sunny reluctantly joins, it’s the start of a painful and drawn-out parting of ways for the two girls. As Sunny takes her first steps out from behind her friend’s shadow, she’ll have to figure out who she wants to be when she’s in the spotlight—and who she wants dancing alongside her.

 
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# of Pages: 352

Book Binding: Hardcover

Year of Publication: 2023

Publisher: Kokila

Language: en

ISBN: 9780525555001

Jessica Kim is an award-winning author and illustrator based in California. She has a background in animation and has worked with various animation studios, including Disney and DreamWorks. However, her true passion lies in writing and illustrating children's books. Her debut picture book, "Make a Move, Sunny Park!" is a heartwarming story about friendship and overcoming fears. Jessica's love for storytelling and her unique illustrations bring her characters to life and inspire young readers to embrace their own individuality. When she's not writing or drawing, Jessica can be found exploring new places and trying new foods with her family and friends.