Roots Beyond Borders: Navigating Identity and Belonging in a Multicultural World - Katherine Jeon
Katherine Jeon is a newly published author from California, a social justice advocate, and an avid reader and hiker. She self-published her first book, Roots Beyond Borders, at 18 years old. As a lover of words and literature from a young age, she has written two unpublished books, composed countless short stories and blogs, and was awarded in the Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards.
GENRE: Young Adult Nonfiction; self-help collection of essays
Blurb:
Roots Beyond Borders is an honest and empowering reflection on identity for young adults and teens, particularly from immigrant backgrounds who have grown up between multiple cultures. Through nine lessons inspired by nine different flowers, this book explores identity, belonging, and cultural humility—essential conversations in a multicultural world. Roots Beyond Borders invites readers to honor every part of who they are, leaving ample space for self-reflection.