Salina Yoon

Salina Yoon is a Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator of a dozen picture books and early readers and nearly 200 innovative novelty books, with over 4.5 million books sold worldwide. KIKI AND JAX, THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP, a picture book she co-authored and illustrated with international tidying superstar and bestselling author, Marie Kondo, will be out in November 2019.

Other awards include the Award for Excellence in a Picture Book for FOUND, the New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award for PENGUIN AND PINECONE, Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for DUCK DUCK PORCUPINE, and many more.

TESTIMONIAL

“I’m writing to share my thoughts about Salina Yoon’s recent school visit and festival participation at The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book in Harbor Springs, Michigan. I can’t say enough about how wonderful our time with Salina was both professionally and personally. She was kind, enthusiastic, warm, and a pleasure to get to know. Her school visit, in particular, was beyond what I could have hoped for. She engaged a room full of first graders in her stories, teaching them about art and visual literacy in a way that was exceptional and engaging. Within seconds, they were all smiling, leaning forward, raising hands, and eager to hear more. Teachers followed up with me to tell me how much they valued her time and talent in working with young students. We are thankful for the time she spent in our schools and community!” – Andrea Donahoe, School Visit Coordinator, Harbor Springs Festival of the Book

“Thank you (Salina Yoon) so much for spending time with AOB and the students at Whetstone. Your presentations were excellent. They were pitch perfect for the children and involved them so beautifully. Please come back anytime.” Founding Director, Dara La Porte, An Open Book Foundation

“The children were so engaged and responsive. … One little boy, just 4½, probably [with] Asperger’s, connected with Dennis (mime character) like it was his own story and could talk of nothing else. [Salina Yoon] really touched him and made a difference in his life! That is what I live for with author visits.” —Kris Williams, Pilgrim School, California

“I just have to share how much I enjoyed Salina’s visit . . . she is truly a treasure. I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciated sharing her insight, her expertise, and her passion with our teachers during the professional development session. Not only did she share some valuable information in regards to the importance of early literacy, but she also led the teachers through a read aloud of her book Penguin and Pinecone that modeled ways for teachers to deepen the literary experiences of our students. The impact of her visit will be felt for years to come!”—Lynn Kleinmeyer, Teacher Librarian, Titan Hill, Iowa

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