Yumi and Monster - by Kam Redlawsk (Hardcover)

About the Book

Little Yumi loves to run, jump, and play. But all this changes when a mysterious monster quietly appears, just as Yumi's body begins to feel slow and weak. Afraid and unsure, Yumi does her best to avoid Monster. It takes an unforgettable journey through the snowy woods for Yumi to understand what Monster wants... and for Yumi to learn to embrace a new kind of life.

Yumi and Monster is inspired by disability advocate, artist, writer, and Asian American adoptee Kam Redlawsk's own experience living with a rare degenerative muscle-wasting disease that has been gradually making her immobile. With stunning original art, this modern fairy tale will inspire everyone who has faced illness, loss, or any life situation that seems insurmountable.

Come take a journey into the emotions we feel when faced with unexpected challenges -- and discover the beauty magic, and adventure that lie beyond fear, in ourselves.

Book Synopsis

Little Yumi loves to run, jump, and play. But all this changes when a mysterious monster quietly appears, just as Yumi's body begins to feel slow and weak. Afraid and unsure, Yumi does her best to avoid Monster. It takes an unforgettable journey through the snowy woods for Yumi to understand what Monster wants...and for Yumi to learn to embrace a new kind of life.

Yumi and Monster is inspired by disability advocate, artist, writer, and Asian American adoptee Kam Redlawsk's own experience living with a rare degenerative muscle-wasting disease that has been gradually making her immobile. With stunning original art, this modern fairy tale will inspire everyone who has faced illness, loss, or any life situation that seems insurmountable.

Come take a journey into the emotions we feel when faced with unexpected challenges--and discover the beauty magic, and adventure that lie beyond fear, in ourselves.

Review Quotes

"This is not a sad book, nor does it present Yumi's illness as something to overcome or even be resigned to; instead, it makes the monster her companion and helper, working together to make a fulfilling and happy life."
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Author

Kam Redlawsk is a multi-award-winning disabled industrial designer, artist, rare disease and disability advocate, traveler, writer, consultant, and speaker, born in South Korea, raised in Michigan, thriving in California. She's also a Korean American adoptee. Kam is a self-taught artist. Yumi & Monster is her children's book debut as author and illustrator. You are invited to visit Kam at kamredlawsk.com.