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“A must-have for libraries serving Korean American communities, and a heartfelt addition to any library seeking to broaden its Thanksgiving collection.”

—School Library Journal

“Appealing illustrations in an autumnal palette reflect the story’s cultural pride.”

—Horn Book Magazine

“[A] warm, celebratory picture book about the joy of intermingling cultures.”

—Foreword Reviews

 

Two-List Thanksgiving

Written by Christine Whan
Illustrated by Sienna Youngsun Kim
Published by Beaming Books

What does Thanksgiving dinner look like when both sides of the family come together? When it’s time to shop for ingredients, a girl makes two lists—one for the local market and one for the Korean market! Carrots for japchae and turkey stuffing. Whipped cream for the pumpkin pie. Shrimp for pajeon, short ribs for galbi, and cinnamon for the yams. And don’t forget the kimchi! Thanksgiving is going to be delicious!

Thanksgiving Day is full of food and family, football and conversation, and of course, giving thanks. By the end of the meal, she has a newfound love for her family’s two distinct cultures.

Two-List Thanksgiving celebrates the beauty of blending traditions of all family backgrounds to create a truly multicultural holiday celebration.

 

Primary ISBN: 9781506497594
Publication Date: September 2025
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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