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The World's Most Popular Music!
This is 1st English children's book on the origins of K-pop!
Coming in September 2026!

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Songs for Fans Everywhere!

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The Discovery of K-pop
The Asian Hall of Fame


Written by Phil Amara and Oliver Chin
Illustrated by Juan Calle


$16.95, hardcover, 40 Pages,
ISBN: 978-1-59702-170-8, 9.5 x 10


Learn about the most popular music of the 21st Century!

The Discovery of K-pop is the first English children's book on how South Korean popular music came to be.

Dao is an adorable red panda who can travel back in time and place! He befriends the curious kids Ethan and Emma and transports them in the blink of an eye to Asia. Together they (and appreciative readers) have fun discovering how some very cool creations were invented there. If only every school field trip was like this!

The trio begins their new adventure in ancient Korea. On this rugged peninsula, they weave through the centuries to see how music moved armies in war and rebels in peace. Then the travelers zip back to the future as K-pop flew west, conquering continents, countries, and the internet! Learn about iconic bands, legendary singers, and the multidimensional impact of the "Korean wave."

Generations of readers will develop a greater appreciation of their favorite K-pop performers and Korean culture, whose influence is everywhere from film to food.


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K-pop is more popular today than ever before


Ethan "K-pop is over three decades old as a form, and in the past 10 years has asserted itself worldwide, remaking pop music in the macro by out-innovating its competitors.">br> - New York Times

"TikTok Sees K-Culture Spend Doubling to $143 Billion by 2030. Social media has amplified global interest in Korean exports. TikTok has been at the epicenter of K-pop fandom online."
- Bloomberg.com

Reviews


"As a Korean school principal in the United States, I have long searched for a book that bridges the world my students live in with the culture their parents come from. The Discovery of K-pop does exactly that - and more. Through Dao's playful journey, children discover that K-pop is not just catchy music, but the living result of centuries of Korean history, resilience, and creativity. This book is a gift to every classroom that believes culture is a curriculum."
- Nanmo Moon, svks.org





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Reviews



Emma "From the iconic Kim Sisters to Huntrix, this brilliant book offers a comprehensive look at the history of K-pop. What makes this work truly exceptional is how it masterfully weaves the evolution of K-pop into the fabric of modern Korean history, tracing its incredible journey from local roots to a global phenomenon. Beyond its historical insight, the book offers the delightful fun of spotting your favorite groups throughout the pages-much like a captivating game of hidden pictures."
-Eunhae Park, Executive Director, KLCCSac (Korean language and Cultural Center of Sacramento)

"Join Ethan and Emma in a marvelous adventure guided by the red panda Dao. The time travelers zip through key events in Korea's rich history to uncover the roots of K-pop. Readers will like exploring Korean culture and seeing iconic K-pop bands."
- JoSep Ferrer, Youth Librarian, San Francisco Public Library

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Leveled Reading


Lexile Level: 760L
Lexile Code: AD "adult directed"
Fountas & Pinnel (F&P GRL): T
GLE (Grade Level): 5
Interest Level: 3-7
Reading Recovery Level (RRL):



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