It was an unexpected surprise when I saw Andrea Tsurumi's name on the course syllabus of the SVA Summer Residency I attended. It was an even bigger coincidence because we had been introduced through a mutual friend and discussed her experiences changing career paths to...
Read MoreI remember wandering Seoul aimlessly, eighteen years old, with about five months of beginner Korean under my belt. I stumbled into a bookstore (one of my favorite places) and perused every section. I was in awe of the beautiful cover artwork, the cute stationery and...
Read MoreAs an adoptee learning Korean, I noticed some funny differences with my Korean American classmates. More often than not, they were much slower readers. (Even though, once they read it aloud, their comprehension was far superior.) And, when it came to conversation, it flowed naturally...
Read MoreThis method is one of the easiest ways of creating your own book. A few years back I took a comic x RISO printing class and this was the first type of book we made because it is so effortless. If you're subscribed, you can...
Read MoreThis is one of my favorite Korean children's books. A very good friend gave it to me when the little guy was born. We're both cat moms and she chose this based on the cover alone. (If you've ever shopped for books in Korea, you'll...
Read MoreThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a children's classic. I feel like I can still remember reading it in school and doing all sorts of related activities. Our English version is a board book so we've been reading it to the little guy...
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This is really easy to make. And, it's a fun game to play with your toddler. Around 19 months, your child may start showing interest in matching. Materials Camera11lb cover note cards or 4x6” 80 lb. CardstockAnimal Toys, Cars, Fruit, Vegetables… Anything!Printer Gather Items for Matching When you have...
Read MoreAladin Similar to GMarket, I usually prepare for a pricey shopping trip. I try to keep a list of books I want in preparation. Aladin offers free shipping on orders over $50, so if you can find all the books you want here, it is worth...
Read MoreI recently placed an order on Aladin books after a friend introduced me to the website. I felt like I found a hidden treasure. There aren't a ton of options for buying Korean books. The selection is massive and the pricing is reasonable. And at...
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