Good Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth

A heartwarming tale about a loving daughter who diligently learns to sew beautiful Korean wrapping cloths so that she can be reunited with her mother at the royal court.

“…a beautiful multicultural studies books for children ages 4-8, filled with many lovely teaching moments.”—Midwest Book Review—Midwest Book Review

“Above all, this beautifully written and illustrated picture book is a universal mother/daughter love tale that erases time and frontiers. A timeless book for the family bookshelf and the classroom library.”—Korea Academy for Educators—Korea Academy for Educators

“…Good Fortune is a treasure for libraries serving Korean populations."—School Library Journal—School Library Journal

"Beautifully written, informative, and poetic. Ji-su's hopes and dreams come alive on each page. A gorgeous book for readers of any age."–Margarita Engle, Newbery Honorwinning author of The Surrender Tree—Margarita Engle, Newbery Honorwinning author of The Surrender Tree

Joan Schoettler has surrounded herself with children's literature, sharing it with her sons when they were young, inviting children she taught to step into the world of stories,  and teaching  children's literature at California State University in Fresno. In addition to spending time with family and friends, she enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling. Joan lives with her husband in central California. Visit her online at joanschoettler.com.

Jessica Lanan grew up in Colorado and spent her childhood out exploring nature, just like Anna. She decided to pursue illustration after bringing a set of watercolors with her on a trip around the world. Jessica lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and three-legged cat. When she’s not painting or drawing, she’s often out hiking, biking, or dancing the Argentine Tango. Visit her online at jessicalanan.com.