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.
Hardcover
Ages 6 to 10
Oliver Chin is the author of many children's book such as Julie Black Belt, Welcome to Monster Isle, and the popular annual series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. He co-wrote The Discovery of Ramen, The Discovery of Fireworks & Gunpowder, and The Discovery of Anime and Manga from The Asian Hall of Fame series. His family lives in San Francisco, CA.
