The Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart

Holly says: "While I knew the broad strokes of Korean history, upon visiting the country I realized how little I truly knew about how generations of colonial control, invasion, and ethnic conflict have shaped Korean culture today. This short YA novel, told in vignettes and letters, tells one young girl’s story of confronting prejudice, nationality, and grappling with what it means to belong. It gives voice to the Zainichi Korean (ethnic Korean born in Japan) experience."