When Yumi ends up in a comedy camp as a result of … Yumi Chung’s greatest desire is to become a stand-up comedian. Yumi's parents sign her up for a summer tutoring class to prepare her for a scholarship exam so she can continue to attend a tony private school for free. ), community (uniting and helping small family businesses), and being true to yourself despite the plans your family may feel they must impose on you as a child. Voir les 100 premiers en Livres anglais et étrangers, Documentaires sur les États-Unis pour enfants, Traduire tous les commentaires en français, Afficher ou modifier votre historique de navigation, Recyclage (y compris les équipements électriques et électroniques), Annonces basées sur vos centres d’intérêt. Her parents plan for her future, with her father reasoning, “I am an immigrant. What secret is Yuri keeping from her family? But that doesn’t stop my parents from holding me to her impossible standard to “inspire me.” It’s the most unfair thing ever. Il analyse également les commentaires pour vérifier leur fiabilité. She manage her different identities while learning something true about herse. Living as we do in an age when every other book published is an inspiring group biography, our children are currently steeped in the very serious nature of what makes a woman great. Refresh and try again. This book is hilarious, heartbreaking, and … Has the hair dye fried her brains? It's really frustrating that my parents compare me to their friends' kids. Start by marking “Stand Up, Yumi Chung!” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Oh, I ADORED this!!! Mr. Beasley says if you score at least ninety-eighth percent on exam, you can get the academic scholarship. “Yesterday I went to your school to talk to Mr. Beasley.”, I stiffen at the mention of Winston Preparatory Academy’s most crotchety administrator. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Her parents work tirelessly at their Korean Barbecue restuarant, to make sure their daughters succeed in life through a strong education. Living as we do in an age when every other book published is an inspiring group biography, our children are currently steeped in the very serious nature of what makes a woman great. You will look like a boy from BTS!”, “Mom!” I grab my phone back, ignoring the three robed aunties (who aren’t really my aunties) laughing in the chairs next to me. Perhaps getting caught in her web of lies will be the best thing that could have happened to Yumi. This book is a banana. I should have known better than to think anyone would listen to me at the Korean beauty salon. All she needs is a stage and courage. Author Jessica Kim’s debut novel Stand Up, Yumi Chung is especially close to my heart. And, most importantly, show them that women can be just as hilarious as guys. Trouver tous les livres, en savoir plus sur l'auteur. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. But her Korean-American parents have sacrificed everything to send her to a special private school in order to get her into a top-notch university in hopes that she’ll become a lawyer or go to med school like her “perfect” older sister. My stomach twists. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Jessica Kim. “No, you still go to Winston.” Instantly, my elaborate visions of the New Me skitter away into thin air. This book is hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming all at once. Cold cases, detectives hot on a trail, unreliable narrators, and a dash of poison... To see what your friends thought of this book, Yes, 10-14 years would be the age group i think, Hey! On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. “Yumi, if you study very hard and graduate with good grades from Winston, you can go to top university like your sister,” she says, this time loud enough for the aunties to hear. So this is what disappointment smells like. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories that she's reworked into comedy gold. The challenge for her is how to make her parents proud through her academics, AND be able to perform as a successful comedian. Highly recommended for everybody in the family. This is a story of family (loved the family in this one! I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. Jessica Kim writes about Asian American girls finding their way in the world. Inside is favorite comedian and a summer. Fun story about following your dreams when your parents don't understand what the dickens you're dreaming of. “Yumi Chung has a dream of being a stand-up comedian, but her parents aren’t on board. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Nous utilisons des cookies et des outils similaires pour faciliter vos achats, fournir nos services, pour comprendre comment les clients utilisent nos services afin de pouvoir apporter des améliorations, et pour présenter des publicités, y compris des publicités basées sur les centres d’intérêt. Yumi Chung dreams of being a comedian, but that is not at all what her Korean immigrant parents have in mind for her. When she stumbled across a comedy camp meeting in her neighborhood and a girl with an Asian last name has not shown up for the first day, Yumi finds herself pretending to be "Kay" and taking her spot in the camp. I look forward to reading more from Jessica Kim. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Have, Hey! Definitely made me cry at a few times, but made up for it with all of the laughter! It was exactly what I needed & if you're looking for a comfort read, I totally recommend. In this funny and heartwarming story, Yumi accidentally stumbles into a comedy summer camp by impersonating another student, while juggling summer studies for the SSAT, helping her parents' struggling Korean BBQ restaurant, and making new friends. And I’m . I finished it in 1 day. And being funny, quite frankly, isn’t something that tends to make the cut. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. After scrolling through Pinterest for “hairstyle makeover” all week, I’ve settled on this sleek pixie cut. “Yes,” I tell her, despite my nerves shooting through the roof. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her “Yu-MEAT” because she smells like her family’s Korean barbecue restaurant. Her posture softens, and she pats my knee. by Kokila. Yumi’s internal dialogue is hilarious and although it is geared towards a much younger age group () I found myself really connecting with her. . Humorists have a purpose on this planet, but you’re not going to win a Nobel or a Pulitzer or even an Oscar most of the time for making someone laugh. It’s pretty much all my parents talk about these days. All she needs is a stage and courage. . We learn about the pressure of living under a "perfect" sister and demanding parents. As if they have anything to do with me. The perm machine emits a series of earsplitting beeps, and Leather Pants scuttles back to take out my rollers. or "Why can't you speak Korean better like Joon? So you can (insert undesirable thing here).” Play piano, go to Korean school, learn tae kwon do. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her “Yu-MEAT” because she smells like her family’s Korean barbecue restaurant. It is claimed any young reader should be able to find people who look like them represented in books. 4.5. What will happen when her worlds collide? A book that took some time for me to get into but I loved the immigrant representation in this, expectations from parents, discussion of relevant topics like BTS, and everything else. Something like Julie Kim's 2017 Where's Halmoni? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Make kids laugh. Suddenly, Yumi finds herself with a chance to attend a summer camp with her all-time favorite comedian, except everyone thinks Yumi is someone else. She scoots her chair closer to mine and pulls up an email on her phone. One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian. “You need more volume.” She combs my hair forward, obscuring the sides of my face. … Mom straightens her robe. Shy + Asian + Girl = Comedian? Welcome back. You might find one or two written for 9-12 year olds in a given season, but they’re probably not going to attract much literary cred. Sarà che non sono un'amante delle bugie sulle bugie sulle bugie e, quando i personaggi dei libri finiscono incastrati nelle loro costanti bugie, mi sento sempre un po' frustrata. Stand Up, Yumi Chung by Jessica Kim is about 11-year-old Yumi, an aspiring comedian. She plays the part perfectly and becomes Kay Nakamura at camp, but remains Yumi Chung at her tutoring group. All Yumi Chung wants is to be a stand-up comedian, but her immigrant parents who have sacrificed so much so that she can attend a private school don't understand her passion. It’s been awhile since I’ve laughed out loud so many times during one book. “You know,” she says carefully, “business is not so good at restaurant right now.”. i have no words for how AMAZINGLY BRILLIANT this book is!!! “Too much screen time. A great read. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. I examine the picture again, noticing the model’s sunken cheeks for the first time. Yumi is the perfect representation of how most middle schoolers feel about themselves. This book is hilarious, heartbreaking, and … Give this to kids who loved Front Desk. Your cheeks are too big for this cut.”. You must do it.”. 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