Banana Express: The Big Journey Behind One Small Delivery

One quick tap, and bananas appear at your door the next morning like magic. Simple, right? Here's a peek inside that seemingly effortless convenience.

Award-winning author and illustrator Jung Jinho traces the incredible journey of one banana, from phone screen to front door. Bustling trucks, lively market vendors, and dedicated night-time workers are part of the surprising connections that bring the things we need right to us.

A captivating look at the many hands and countless stories behind our daily deliveries.

Perfect for:

• Teacher Librarians: Seeking engaging and accessible ways to introduce global systems and supply chains to young readers.
• Parents & Carers: Looking for a wonderful tool to discuss the implications of modern convenience and how our choices impact the world around us with young children.
• Contemporary Illustration Lovers: Discovering a stunning example of cutting-edge contemporary Korean illustration from a renowned artist.

Banana Express is a fun, eye-opening adventure that shows us just how connected we all are, and why each of us truly matters.

Aerin Park is a Korean-English literary translator and Korean language educator who believes language is a bridge to people's stories, culture, and history. Her recent works include The Legend of Tiger and Tail-flower (Levine Querido), Okchundang Candy (Levine Querido), and Late Today (Eerdmans). Aerin lives in Roseville, Minnesota, with her husband and three children--her first readers.

Jung Jinho studied architecture, dreaming of building a house filled with stories. Today, he builds that house within the pages of picture books. He is the author and illustrator of Look Up!, The Wall, 3 Seconds, and The Nine-Tailed Fox. His illustration work includes Yellow Boots, Daddy and Me, and The Little Pond. Jinho is a two-time recipient of the Bologna Ragazzi Awards, honored in 2015 and 2018.