A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book.
SIX STARRED REVIEWS
★ “Lucky readers, climb aboard: extraordinary explorations await.” —
Shelf Awareness
★ “
I Am the Subway
makes for an unforgettable journey.” —
Bookpage
★ “[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits.” —
Publishers Weekly
★ “A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.” —
Kirkus Reviews
★ “[B]eautiful and unusual.” —
Youth Services Book Review
★ “Bewitching.” —
Foreword
Accompanied by the constant, rumbling
ba-dum ba-dum
of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them—along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories—in its embrace.
Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (
The Vegetarian
),
vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.
A wonderful gift for parents, carers, and grandparents of train-loving children
Perfect for teachers and librarians looking for books that share global experiences and lives from an own-voice perspective
Great for fans of
Next Stop Grand Central Station
by Maira Kalman,
Subway
by Christopher Neiman, and
Last Stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robertson