"What is Jeong?" a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture. How can one tiny word mean so much? Luna loves spending time with her little brother Joey and their halmeoni after school-they share yummy treats, play at the park, and have a lot of fun speaking to each other in Korean and English.
When Halmeoni notices Luna help Joey put on his shoes and says that she has "jeong," they realize that some words aren't quite translatable between their two languages. As she, Halmeoni, and Joey go through the day, Luna uncovers the meaning of a small word that carries a lot of weight. Over time, she learns more about her family, herself, and the gorgeous culture that connects them.
| ISBN: | 9798217027262 |
| Publication date: | 3rd February 2026 |
| Author: | Jessica Yoon |
| Illustrator: | Michelle Lee |
| Publisher: | Make Me a World an imprint of Make Me A World |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction |
"What is Jeong?" a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture. How can one tiny word mean so much?
Jeong Is Jeong features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Hardback. £14.39, down from the £15.99 cover price. In Stock.
Jeong Is Jeong was written by Jessica Yoon and published by Make Me a World an imprint of Make Me A World
Jeong Is Jeong has 40 pages
£14.39, reduced from £15.99. In Stock.