Ahead:

• Audio Book available starting 10/1/24
• Kindling Words East Retreat 1/30/25

Praise for The House Before Falling into the Sea: 

• “Calling Caldecott” article says, “These artistic feats, combined with the book’s sensitive manner of telling a story about self-sacrifice and generosity, makes the work as a whole Caldecott worthy.” 9/17/24
• A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Book
• Toucan Award – one of 10 nominees; winner announced in 2025
• KirkusStarredReview  “…a lyrical gem of a story.”
• Booklist Starred Review  “[A] touching narrative that focuses mainly on the children’s experiences… [A] moving picture book.”
• TheHornBookStarredReview “…contains beautiful turns of phrase and metaphors…”
• BookRiotTop10 “This gorgeous picture book depicts a historical moment rarely, if ever, covered in picture books—the Korean War—with stunning illustrations and deft prose that centers on a young girl’s experience… Cha’s illustrations are breathtaking, and I imagine this will be nominated for awards. It’s an accessible, compassionate, and lovely picture book.”
• InternationalExaminerRoundup “…shines a light on the plight of refugees and the importance of community.”
• 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon and more than 225 reviews on Goodreads
• The illustrator, Hanna Cha received a Caldecott Honor in 2024 for her 2023 picture book, “The Truth About Dragons”

Interviews and Information About The House Before Falling into the Sea:

• SchoolLibraryJournalInterview with Fuse8 3/26/24
• PublishersWeeklyAnn&Hanna 3/14/24
• Penguins KidsPromoVideo 3/12/24
• ReadingWithYourKidsPodcastInterview 3/21/24
• Raising Kind Humans Podcast Interview 7/24/24

Past Events:

• LA Times Festival Of Books presented on the “Children’s Stage”  https://youtu.be/e-qmhakgsxQ?feature=shared 4/24
• LaKidsBookFestival presenting on the main stage 9/8/24
• Signed at the OC Kids Book Festival 9/22/24
• CA Teachers Association, session speaker, 2/24 and 3/24
• Library speaker/storytime (Los Angeles Public Library) partnering with KCCLA (Korean Cultural Center LA) 7/24
• School visits (Dallas, Los Angeles, South Pasadena Middle School…)* Bookstore Events (Vroman’s, Once Upon A Time, Barnes & Noble…)