Hi, everyone! Today I'm happy to present an interview with Jenna Yoon, the author of Lia Park and the Heavenly Heirlooms, which releases this month! She is also the author of the first book in the series, Lia Park and the Missing Jewel, which is out now.
Would you please tell us a little about your book, Lia Park and the Heavenly Heirlooms?
LIA PARK AND THE HEAVENLY HEIRLOOMS, the second book of the thrilling middle grade fantasy Lia Park series, is perfect for fans of the Gifted Clans and Aru Shah series. This book follows Lia and Joon on a mission to recover important magical objects before an evil nine headed monster also known as the King of Darkness finds it and plunges the world into darkness.
What was the inspiration for the series?
I was an avid reader growing up but didn’t see myself in books. It didn’t really bother me at the time because from a young age I just believed that that was just how the world worked. Fast forward many years, I was playing dress up with my daughter who was absolutely in love with all things Frozen, especially Elsa. She in her full costume from head to toe. After dancing happily to Let It Go, she stomped over to me and demanded to know when her hair was going to turn yellow like Elsa’s and how many more sleeps it would take for her to look like Elsa. It was in that moment I realized that I wanted something better for my daughter than what I grew up with, I wanted to help create a more diverse and inclusive world for her. My daughters are my inspiration and I write so that kids like my daughters would be able to see themselves as heroes of their own stories. I would love for all kids to have a fun following Lia and Joon on their journey. The Lia Park series blends Korean art history, landmarks, mythology, and language into a fast-paced adventure, creating an easily accessible entry point into Korean culture for all kids, hopefully sparking their curiosity and imaginations.
Random Question! What is your favorite color?
My favorite color used to be pink but then my oldest daughter claimed it. Then it was purple for a while until my youngest daughter claimed it. Even though I still like those colors, I never buy anything pink or purple because my kids will end up taking them. I’m really enjoying the color gold these days.
If you’re able to talk about it, what are you currently working on?
I’m currently working on new material which I can’t talk about quite yet. J
What are some of your favorite MG books you've read recently? And what are some that you're looking forward to reading?
There are so many! But I really enjoyed The Unforgettable Logan Foster and the Shadow of Doubt by Shawn Peters, Drew Leclair Crushes the Case by Katryn Bury, Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms by Maya Prasad, Miracle by Karen Chow and The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto by Adrianna Cuevas. I’m looking forward to reading Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea, Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans by Isi Hendrix, and Don’t Want to Be Your Monster by Deke Moulton.
Thank you so much to Jenna Yoon for participating in this event!
Author Bio: Jenna Yoon studied Art History at Wellesley College and received her Masters degree in Korean Art History from Ewha Woman’s University. She’s lived about half her life in both Korea and the United States. When she’s not writing, Jenna loves to travel, find yummy eats, play board games and takes skin care very seriously. Currently, she lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and two kids.
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