A Step from Heaven

By:
An Na
Young woman looking in the distance

Young Yu is only four years old when she takes an airplane from Korea to California, feeling she is only "a step from Heaven." Her narration subtly matures as she grows into a capable young woman, ready to go off to college in this sophisticated, moving first novel.

Special Populations: Newcomers
Culture/Community: Korean / Korean American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Book Awards: Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature & Honor Books, Michael L. Printz Award & Honor Books, National Book Award & Finalists
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women, Bicultural Kids, Coming of Age, Immigration, Journeys, Addiction
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Audiobook: Yes
Age Level: Young Adult
Book Series: Across Cultures: Asian Pacific American Heritage (YA and Middle Grades)
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