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Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Jessica Kim

Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

620L

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Super Short Summary

Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim follows 11-year-old Yumi, who dreams of being a stand-up comedian but feels overshadowed by her overachieving sister and pressured by her Korean American parents' expectations. When she seizes a chance to attend a comedy camp by pretending to be another student, Yumi's deceptions lead to challenges that force her to reconcile her ambitions with her family's values while navigating friendships and self-discovery.

Humorous

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Playful

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,991 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim has garnered praise for its heartwarming and humorous portrayal of a young Korean-American girl's journey to self-discovery and confidence through stand-up comedy. Reviewers appreciated the relatable protagonist and cultural representation. However, some found the plot predictable and certain character arcs underdeveloped. Overall, an engaging read for middle-grade audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stand Up, Yumi Chung!?

Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim will captivate middle-grade readers who enjoy humorous and heartfelt coming-of-age stories. Fans of Front Desk by Kelly Yang and Wish by Barbara O'Connor will appreciate Yumi’s relatable struggles with identity, cultural expectations, and her dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian.

4.4

3,991 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

620L

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