It's hard enough to talk about recurring examples of racial violence with friends, much less figure out how to talk to kids about racism and our role in making change.

Troublemaker, by actor John Cho and Sarah Suk, is a new historical fiction for middle-grade readers that can serve as an amazing starting point for conversation!

Troublemaker follows the events of the 1992 LA Riots (Sa-I-Gu), as seen through the eyes of a 12-year-old Korean American boy. 

We chat with Sarah about:

•  how she and John honored the complex, tragic realities of the LA Riots, while writing a story that is appropriate for middle-grade readers 
• memorable reflections along the way 
• tips for writing historical fiction

More about Troublemaker

• @JohnTheCho 
• Buy Troublemaker from your local bookstore, or online!

More about Sarah

• @_SarahSuk
• Website
• MADE IN KOREA by Sarah Suk
• MADE IN KOREA k-pop playlist
• The Space Between Here and Now by Sarah Suk

Episodes featuring Sarah

• 147. Braving the Publishing Marathon Together ft. the Kimchingoos
• 148. Expanding the Boxes of Representation ft. the Kimchingoos

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