Jin Young, In Between

Name: Jin Young, In Between
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ISBN: 9798217233342

Ellen Oh

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Crown Books for Young Readers
18 August 2026

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

In this follow-up to The Colliding Worlds Of Mine Lee, a boy discovers he can travel into parallel worldsto be with his girlfriend. But each time their paths collide, the fabric of their universes frays a little more. Is their love worth the unraveling of reality?

""SINCERE, SMART,AND META..."" —SOMAN CHAINANI, AUTHOR OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL SERIES

Jin’s whole world been turned upside down. Since meeting Mina inside her webcomic, Jin has discovered unbelievable things about his life:

1. He’s been living in a parallel universe. 2. His birth mother actually didn't abandon him. 3. He'll never be able to see Mina again.

But then the impossible happens—Jin teleports to Mina’s world. But with every visit, cataclysmic weather threatens Jin’s world. And a mysterious lab seems way too interested in testing Jin’s new teleporting ability. Is Jin ready to risk it all for the girl he loves?

Ellen Oh, the award-winning author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books delivers a grounded speculative fiction adventure that'll have readers swooning for the star-crossed romance.

By: Ellen Oh
Imprint: Crown Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: International edition
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9798217233342
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 18 August 2026
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Ellen Oh is an award-winning author and editor of middle-grade and young adult novels, including Haru, Zombie Dog Hero; Finding Junie Kim; The Dragon Egg Princess; the Spirit Hunters trilogy; and The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee. She has also edited and contributed to On the Block: Stories of Immigrant Families, You Are Here: Connecting Flights and Flying Lessons & Other Stories. She is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in children’s literature. Ellen lives in Rockville, Maryland, with her husband, three human children, and two dog children.

Reviews for Jin Young, In Between

""This title features funny dialogue, fast-paced action, and a simple narrative voice that makes issues such as transracial adoption and identity accessible....More twisty K-drama-esque fun with new stakes to confront."" —Kirkus Reviews