I Am the Subway

By Author / Illustrator

Kim Hyo-eun, Deborah Smith

Genre

Poetry

Age range(s)

Publisher

Scribe Publications

ISBN

9781913348588

Format

Hardback

Published

13-01-2022

Synopsis

An Observer Picture Book of the Year. A 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, I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.

'Sensitive, closely observed portraits.' -Publishers Weekly. 'A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.' -Kirkus Reviews. Beautiful and unusual.' -Youth Services Book Review. 'A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey.' -BookPage

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