Though Yumi doesn’t feel the same, she understands their emphasis on academics. They work hard to afford the best education far beyond their means for Yumi and her sister. As Yumi faces the consequences of her mistakes, she’s still determined to make her parents understand. In her daring plan, Yumi struggles to keep the facade at home and with her friends. Right in her neighborhood! Assuming her parents would disapprove, Yumi finds a way to sneak into the camp. Then, unexpectedly an opportunity pops up to join a comedy camp taught by her favorite YouTube comedian. But, Yumi’s insecurities don’t stop her from practicing daily, writing jokes, and “studying” religiously by watching the best stand-ups. She doubts she’d ever be able to get on stage anyway.
Yumi’s parents are not supportive of Yumi’s pursuit of the performing arts, not even hobbies.Īlready a shy girl, Yumi surrenders her dreams to be hidden as a secret passion. Stand Up, Yumi Chung by Jessica Kim is about 11-year-old Yumi, an aspiring comedian. Read my review to see if you’d enjoy it, too! Summary So, why did she recommend it to me? Ha.įortunately, I did read it all and happy to share. It’s the first time I had seen a tween book about a Korean-American girl that wasn’t about immigrating.Īfter reading it, I was excited to share my favorite parts of the story with my friend. The only problem is that the instructor and all the students think she's a girl named Kay Nakamura-and Yumi doesn't correct them.Īs this case of mistaken identity unravels, Yumi must decide to stand up and reveal the truth or risk losing her dreams and disappointing everyone she cares about.When I started this blog, my friend recommended Stand Up, Yumi Chung by Jessica Kim. One day after class, Yumi stumbles on an opportunity that will change her life: a comedy camp for kids taught by one of her favorite YouTube stars. Instead of spending the summer studying her favorite YouTube comedians, Yumi is enrolled in test-prep tutoring to qualify for a private school scholarship, which will help in a time of hardship at the restaurant. Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories that she's reworked into comedy gold. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian.
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