I Am the Subway

<p><strong>An <em>Observer</em> Picture Book of the Year</strong></p> <p><strong >A Read for Empathy Collection Choice chosen by EmpathyLab</strong></p> <p><strong>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.</strong></p> <p>Accompanied by the constant rumbling <em>ba-dum ba-dum</em> of its passage through the city the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset it welcomes and farewells people and holds them &#151; along with their joys hopes fears and memories &#151; in its embrace.</p> <p>Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (<em>The Vegetarian</em>)<em> I Am the Subway</em> vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.</p> <p>&#9733; &#145;[S]ensitive closely observed portraits.&#146; &#151;<strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p> <p>&#9733; &#145;A contemplative poignant rendering of everyday journeys.&#146; &#151;<strong><em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong></p> <p>&#9733; &#145;[B]eautiful and unusual.&#146; &#151;<strong><em>Youth Services Book Review</em></strong></p> <p>&#9733; &#145;Bewitching.&#146; &#151;<strong><em>Foreword Reviews</em></strong></p> <p>&#9733; &#145;A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people <em>I Am the Subway</em> makes for an unforgettable journey.&#146; &#151;<strong><em>BookPage</em></strong></p>