Swimming into Trouble

Praise

“Readers will cheer for Julia as she pursues her goals and learns how to be a team player. Julia’s passion for swimming is infectious and palpable, as are her frustrations surrounding her limitations and her perception that others do not understand her. . . . Via unadorned prose, Ahn deftly portrays the struggles Julia’s East Asian immigrant parents faced in establishing their business and how adversity led to the family connecting with their community, who offer a helping hand and loving support throughout.” —Publishers Weekly

“As charming as its young hero.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Julia’s Korean heritage is woven seamlessly throughout the book, and the short chapters are perfect for developing readers who want a full story alongside elementary-school antics, childlike dialogue, and good characters.”  —BookList

“[D]elivers a meaningful message about resilience, the value of patience and flexibility, and the benefits of teamwork and community building.” —The Horn Book

“Author and narrator complementarily celebrate tenacity with vivacity and charm.” —School Library Journal

“[H]umour, great dialogue, and a passion for something that is loved are included . . . a good choice to read aloud in a classroom and would lead to great discussions. Highly recommended.” —CM: Canadian Review of Materials