Inspired by true events in South Korea, this tender and tenacious tale of female empowerment--at any age--proves that it's never too late to fulfill a dream.

At a seaside school in a sunny fishing village, Sarang and her classmates are surrounded by empty desks. More and more families have been moving away, and, with so few students, their rural school may be forced to close. Their village may be getting smaller, but it's still home--a place filled with love and memories. So Sarang hatches a plan. If the school needs more students to keep its doors open, why not offer local grandmothers, including her own beloved Halmeoni, the education they were denied as girls? Can Sarang and the other students and villagers convince the reluctant grandmothers to join forces and embark on their educational journey together? Set in contemporary South Korea and inspired by real events, Sarang Saves the School is a fresh and timely take on the power of intergenerational bonds and a charming testament to taking action for causes you believe in.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 07/08/2025
ISBN: 9781536232318
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.25lbs

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/28/2025
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2025