Jaime (Jimyung) Kim was born and raised in Korea before moving to the United States at the age of eighteen. She is the author-illustrator of
Ready for the Spotlight! and has illustrated many books for young readers, including
La La La: A Story of Hope by Kate DiCamillo,
And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner,
Around the Table That Grandad Built by Melanie Heuiser Hill, and
Isle of You by David LaRochelle. Jaime Kim lives in North Carolina.
Lovingly rendered chalky illustrations bring to life this tale in a well-paced balance of spot art and spreads. . . Shy human children—especially those who feel more outgoing in a familiar environment—will be reassured that they will most certainly not be the only ones nervous about their first day of school. . . . Encouragement for those who are exuberant, loud, and full of energy…but only at home.
—Kirkus Reviews
Shyness connects two animals on the first day of school in Kim’s social-emotional story. . . .astutely captures emotional ups and downs, and smoothly shaded digital illustrations lend a softness to the day’s difficulties.
—Publishers Weekly
