Book description
For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina's Voice comes a breathtaking story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents' extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother's real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh's characters are real and riveting."Both unique and universal, timely and timeless." --Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of The Bridge Home"A moving story that highlights how to find courage in the face of unspeakable hardship." --Hena Khan, award-winning author of Amina's Voice"Junie discovers where she comes from and gains the courage to make a difference in the future." --Wendy Wan-Long Shang, award-winning author of The Great Wall of Lucy WuJunie Kim just wants to fit in. So she keeps her head down and tries not to draw attention to herself. But when racist graffiti appears at her middle school, Junie must decide between staying silent or speaking out.Then Junie's history teacher assigns a project and Junie decides to interview her grandparents, learning about their unbelievable experiences as kids during the Korean War. Junie comes to admire her grandma's fierce determination to overcome impossible odds, and her grandpa's unwavering compassion during wartime. And as racism becomes more pervasive at school, Junie taps into the strength of her ancestors and finds the courage to do what is right.Finding Junie Kim is a reminder that within all of us lies the power to overcome hardship and emerge triumphant.Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor BookA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Included in NPR's 2021 Books We Love List2021 Nerdy Award Winner
Bad Beh8vior
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Sweetness
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Z-Boy
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ThoughtTraveler
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Cosmic Presence
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Domino
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ThoughtTrailblazer
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections.
MuseMaster
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Seal Snake
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Cool Law Topping
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Cooger
I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itโs so convenient. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineโgood narration, decent storyโbut it didnโt leave a lasting impression. If youโre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
RetroMirage
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WanderWord
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Count Eagle
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. I can't get enough of this app โ it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
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This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. ๐ถ Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls โ this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. ๐ต๐ The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze.
Commando
Audiobooks anytime, anywhere โ this app's functionality is a reader's delight. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now.
Miss Mustard
The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. I can't get enough of this app's convenience โ it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience