Yumi and Monster
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Yumi and Monster is inspired by disability advocate, artist, writer, and Asian American adoptee Kam Redlawsk's own experience living with a rare degenerative muscle-wasting disease that has been gradually making her immobile. With stunning original art, this modern fairy tale will inspire everyone who has faced illness, loss, or any life situation that seems insurmountable.
Come take a journey into the emotions we feel when faced with unexpected challenges—and discover the beauty magic, and adventure that lie beyond fear, in ourselves.
Published By Union Square Kids
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 48
Publication Date 09/02/2025
ISBN 9781454963172
Dimensions 8.8 inches x 11.35 inches
“This is not a sad book, nor does it present Yumi’s illness as something to overcome or even be resigned to; instead, it makes the monster her companion and helper, working together to make a fulfilling and happy life.”
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“A deeply personal note reveals the author-illustrator’s direct connections to Yumi’s experience and
solidifies this emotional journey as an authentic and empathetic representation of chronic illness
and disability for any childhood collection.”—Booklist, STARRED Review