See Us Bloom : Poems on Compassion, Acceptance, and Bravery

Words By: Kyunghee Kim | Art By: Emily Paik

Find a piece of yourself in these comforting poems and lyrical illustrations

A collection of free verse poetry that follows a young Jewish-Korean child moving to a new home, community, and school where he navigates social-emotional growth while staying true to who he is.

This picture book centers Asian-American experiences and will take readers on a journey to discover their own identities, find inner strength, and inspire them to love themselves—and one another.

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“A beautiful picture book about acceptance with a flow that would make it perfect for read-alouds; a must-purchase where fun and colorful depictions of these themes are needed.”–  School Library Journal

“Every comforting poem prompts a new conversation for both young and old...This is a book you’ll read over and over.”—Susan Dobrodt, Retired Elementary School Librarian and Founder, Red Canoe Reader

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Themes:
Poetry, Realistic Fiction, Metaphor, Second Person, Asian American, Friendship Stories, Immigration and Emigration, New Experiences, School Stories, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Stories About Me, Picture Book, Growth Mindset