An Observer Picture Book of the Year A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book. Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories in its embrace. Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities. ? [S]ensitive, closely observed portraits. Publishers Weekly ? A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys. Kirkus Reviews ? [B]eautiful and unusual. Youth Services Book Review ? Bewitching. Foreword Reviews ? A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey. BookPage

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 52 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2022 by Scribe Publications .