About Salina
Salina Yoon is an award-winning children’s book creator (author/illustrator/format designer) with over 5 million books sold worldwide, and nearly 200 published titles — picture book, early reader, board book, and novelty. Her most recent and notable titles include the 9-book PENGUIN picture book series beginning with PENGUIN AND PINECONE (Bloomsbury), the Geisel-honor winning early reader and series DUCK DUCK PORCUPINE: MY KITE IS STUCK (Bloomsbury), and forthcoming early reader series KAT AND MOUSE (Bloomsbury).
General Author Visit Information
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Grade Levels Visited: PreK-5​
Visit Formats: In-Person​
Travel Radius for In-Person Visits: Throughout the U.S.
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Visit Fee Range: Contact Carmen Oliver for pricing​
Travel Fee: Contact Carmen Oliver for pricing
Best way to book Salina for a visit: Send an email to carmenoliver@thebookingbiz.com
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Additional Visit Information: My presentations for elementary students are a whirlwind of fun, interactive, and inspiring activities. I love to get kids excited about reading and writing, and make it an unforgettable experience for everyone in the room! I’ll dive into the world of the process of writing, do a drawing demonstration, and give opportunities for students to participate on stage with me. My goal is to spark a lifelong love of literacy in every child.
Featured Books by Salina Yoon
"Penguin and Pinecone" is a heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship that blossoms when a curious penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow. Despite their differences and the need for Pinecone to return to its warm forest home, their bond proves that true friendship can grow, even across distances.
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"Be a Friend" tells the charming story of Dennis, an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways—he's a mime! When Dennis feels lonely because he's different, he discovers the power of friendship when he meets Joy, a girl who truly understands him.
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"Kat & Mouse: I Like Cheese!" introduces an unlikely friendship between spontaneous Kat and routine-loving Mouse, who absolutely adores cheese. This charming early reader explores how these two very different friends navigate their daily lunchtime—and their friendship—despite their contrasting tastes.
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Click image above to go to the YouTube video of the "Be a Friend" Song by Emily Arrow
Click image above to go to the YouTube video of Salina Yoon introducing her newest release,
"Kat & Mouse: I Like Cheese!"
Additional Books by Salina Yoon
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