ANGELA AHN is a former teacher and librarian. She is the author of several children's books.
Peter Lee's Notes from the Field was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award and the OLA Silver Birch Award, among others, and was named an USBBY Outstanding International Book. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her family.
JULIE KIM is an author and illustrator living in Seattle, USA. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, her illustrations have been featured in several children's books, including
My Special Space and
Mysterious Spinners. Her authorial debut,
Where's Halmoni?, has received several starred reviews. Its sequel
Where's Joon? was published in October 2023.
One of CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens
One of the New York Public Library's 100 Best Kids Books
PRAISE FOR Swimming into Trouble
"Readers will cheer for Julia as she pursues her goals and learns how to be a team player. Julia’s passion for swimming is infectious and palpable, as are her frustrations surrounding her limitations and her perception that others do not understand her. . . . Via unadorned prose, Ahn deftly portrays the struggles Julia’s East Asian immigrant parents faced in establishing their business and how adversity led to the family connecting with their community, who offer a helping hand and loving support throughout." —
Publishers Weekly"As charming as its young hero."
—Kirkus Reviews"Julia’s Korean heritage is woven seamlessly throughout the book, and the short chapters are perfect for developing readers who want a full story alongside elementary-school antics, childlike dialogue, and good characters." —
BookList"[D]elivers a meaningful message about resilience, the value of patience and flexibility, and the benefits of teamwork and community building."
—The Horn Book "Author and narrator complementarily celebrate tenacity with vivacity and charm."
—School Library Journal"[H]umour, great dialogue, and a passion for something that is loved are included . . . a good choice to read aloud in a classroom and would lead to great discussions. Highly recommended."
—CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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Swimming Into Trouble tells a charming story about determination, patience, and family while teaching readers meaningful messages about resilience, teamwork, and community building."
—Young Adulting
