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Tina M. Cho is also known as Tina Cho.

Tina Cho is the author of Rice from Heaven: The Secret Mission to Feed North Koreans (Little Bee Books 2018), Korean Celebrations (Tuttle 2019), My Breakfast with Jesus: Worshipping God around the World (Harvest House 2020), The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story (Kokila/Penguin Random House 2020), God’s Little Astronomer (Waterbrook 2024), God’s Little Oceanographer 2025, & The Princess & the Grain of Rice (FSG 2025). Her lyrical middle grade graphic novel, The Other Side of Tomorrow, debuts from Harper Alley 11/12/2024. After living in South Korea for ten years, Tina, her husband, and two kids reside in Iowa where Tina also teaches kindergarten.

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My next picture book...the kimchi fridge!

The Kimchi Fridge publishes October 6, 2026, from Little Bee Books & is available for preorder.
This book is a result of my attending the Marvelous Midwest SCBWI writers conference in 2023! You can read about that here. Scroll down to #10 on the list.
Whether you eat kimchi or not, this book is about waiting, family & community, & of course, food.
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	The Other Side of Tomorrow by Tina M. Cho (Goodreads Author), Deb J.J. Lee (Illustrator) 4.32 avg rating — 925 ratings — published 2024 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story by Tina M. Cho (Goodreads Author), Jess X. Snow (Illustrator) 4.15 avg rating — 850 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rice from Heaven 4.19 avg rating — 293 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Princess and the Grain of Rice by Tina M. Cho (Goodreads Author), Honee Jang (Illustrator) 4.41 avg rating — 94 ratings — published 2026 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Breakfast with Jesus: Worshipping God Around the World 4.57 avg rating — 51 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	God's Little Astronomer by Tina M. Cho (Goodreads Author), Marta Álvarez Miguéns (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.41 avg rating — 37 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Korean Celebrations: Festivals, Holidays, & Traditions 4.16 avg rating — 37 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	God's Little Oceanographer by Tina M. Cho (Goodreads Author), Marta Álvarez Miguéns (Goodreads Author) (illustrator) 4.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Korean Picture Dictionary: Learn 1,500 Korean Words and Phrases (Ideal for TOPIK Exam Prep; Includes Online Audio) (Tuttle Picture Dictionary Book 2) 3.96 avg rating — 25 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Demain, de l'autre côté 3.75 avg rating — 12 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Soy Sauce!

by Laura G. Lee (Goodreads Author)

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Tina Cho said: " Soy Sauce by Laura G. Lee is a delightful, delicious story that shares the history of soy sauce as well as the variations among countries like Japan, Korea, and China in a fun, rhyming text. I love how the story shows the hard work that is put into m ...more "

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Tina Cho rated a book it was amazing Pippa's Hanukkah Hunt by Vivian Kirkfield (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
*I received an advance digital copy from the publisher via Edelweiss. This cute rhyming picture book is a sequel to Pippa’s Passover Plate in which Pippa is now looking for potatoes to cook latkes, but they are nowhere to be found. She asks many neigh ...more
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Tina Cho wants to read Love-a-by: A Bedtime Lullaby Board Book for Babies and Toddlers by Laura Sassi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Tina Cho rated a book it was amazing The Princess and the Grain of Rice by Tina M. Cho (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Tina Cho rated a book it was amazing The Other Side of Tomorrow by Tina M. Cho (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Tina Cho rated a book it was amazing The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Tina Cho rated a book it was amazing The Patriots and the Pox: George Washington's Battle to Save the Continental Army by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+ Anderson delivers another fascinating picture book biography about a lesser-known feat of George Washington—saving his troops from the deadly enemy of smallpox. So many decisions went through his mind as ...more
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Tina Cho rated a book it was amazing Disgustology: The Science of Gross by Teresa Robeson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This middle grade nonfiction book is perfect for kids who love science, nonfiction facts, and humor all wrapped into one fascinating, silly, and informative read about disgusting yet true parts of your body, bacteria, animals, etc... Robeson explains ...more
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Tina Cho rated a book it was amazing When Twilight Comes: The Animals and Plants That Bring Dawn and Dusk to Life by Marcie Flinchum Atkins (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Review of advanced copy from the author This gorgeous, lyrical nonfiction picture book describes the scene at twilight—dawn and dusk. What animals and plants are active during this time? Atkins explains all the subtle commotion in such a beautiful way ...more
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Tina Cho rated a book it was amazing No Brain the Same: Neurodivergent Young Activists Shaping Our Future by Lindsay H. Metcalf (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I received an advance copy from Edelweiss. In this picture book collection of poems about 14 real neurodivergent children around the world, readers learn about overcoming disabilities and focusing on what they can do—overcome and lead. Each child lead ...more
Feb 21, 2026 07:27PM · 1 like · like · see review

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“The river crossing lasted only minutes but to me it was an eternity”
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“This dandelion is a hearty plant that survives through difficult times... just like you”
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“It's amazing that the jungle, dangerous and scary, is also beautiful and resourceful”
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