Stand Up, Yumi Chung!
One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian.
On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories that she's reworked into comedy gold. All she needs is a stage and courage.
Instead of spending the summer studying her favorite YouTube comedians, Yumi is enrolled in test-prep tutoring to qualify for a private school scholarship, which will help in a time of hardship at the restaurant. One day after class, Yumi stumbles on an opportunity that will change her life: a comedy camp for kids taught by one of her favorite YouTube stars. The only problem is that the instructor and all the students think she's a girl named Kay Nakamura--and Yumi doesn't correct them.
As this case of mistaken identity unravels, Yumi must decide to stand up and reveal the truth or risk losing her dreams and disappointing everyone she cares about.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 320
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Puffin Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780525554998
Creator Bio
Jessica Kim is a Korean-American author who is passionate about writing diverse stories for young readers. She grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in English Literature. After working in the entertainment industry for several years, she turned her focus to writing and has since published her debut middle-grade novel, Stand Up, Yumi Chung!. Inspired by her own experiences growing up as an Asian-American, Jessica’s writing explores identity, family, and the importance of following your dreams. She currently lives in Southern California with her husband and two children.
