Danbi Leads the School Parade

★Asian Pacific American Honor Award for literature

"On the first day of my new school in America, my heart beat Boom. Boom."

Danbi is excited to start her new school in America! And a bit nervous, too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games. But she doesn’t know the rules and just can’t get anything right. Luckily, Danbi isn't one to give up! 

Starred Reviews

“Imaginative, irreverent, improvisational fun in kindergarten”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Kim’s debut radiates positivity, inclusivity, and hope.”
— Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Anna was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to the United States with her family. 

The idea for creating Danbi came while looking for picture books for her nieces. She thought there needed to be more character-based stories reflecting the multicultural world we live in, and created the indomitable Danbi and her diverse friends.

Anna's dream is that young readers will make Danbi their friend, and grow to celebrate with her the wonderful diversity of our world and the magic of friendship. Anna won an Asian Pacific American Honor Award for literature for Danbi Leads the School Parade. She lives in a quiet part of New York City, where she can see trees and hear birds.