43 pages 1 hour read

Jessica Kim

Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim follows 11-year-old Yumi, who dreams of being a stand-up comedian but feels overshadowed by her overachieving sister and pressured by her Korean American parents' expectations. When she seizes a chance to attend a comedy camp by pretending to be another student, Yumi's deceptions lead to challenges that force her to reconcile her ambitions with her family's values while navigating friendships and self-discovery.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim has garnered praise for its heartwarming and humorous portrayal of a young Korean-American girl's journey to self-discovery and confidence through stand-up comedy. Reviewers appreciated the relatable protagonist and cultural representation. However, some found the plot predictable and certain character arcs underdeveloped. Overall, an engaging read for middle-grade audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stand Up, Yumi Chung!?

Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim will captivate middle-grade readers who enjoy humorous and heartfelt coming-of-age stories. Fans of Front Desk by Kelly Yang and Wish by Barbara O'Connor will appreciate Yumi’s relatable struggles with identity, cultural expectations, and her dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian.

RecommendedReading Age

9-12years

Lexile Level

620L

Book Details

Genre

Realistic Fiction

Humor

Asian Literature

Themes

Relationships: Family

Self Discovery

Relationships: Siblings