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This Korean-American author wrote "A Single Shard."
This Korean-American author wrote "A Single Shard."
Linda Sue Park
The book is set in this time period in Korea.
The book is set in this time period in Korea.
12th century
Tree-ear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with this character, a physically disabled man who took Tree-ear in when he was a small child.
Tree-ear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with this character, a physically disabled man who took Tree-ear in when he was a small child.
Crane-man
Tree-ear becomes obsessed with secretly watching Min doing work in this type of art, eventually becoming Min's apprentice.
Tree-ear becomes obsessed with secretly watching Min doing work in this type of art, eventually becoming Min's apprentice.
pottery
Min's delicate work in creating this form of a jug earns him a royal commission.
Min's delicate work in creating this form of a jug earns him a royal commission.
melon
While based on many historical facts, this book for teens written by Sook Nyul Choi is technically classified as this.
While based on many historical facts, this book for teens written by Sook Nyul Choi is technically classified as this.
Fiction
In 1945, ten-year-old Sookan endures the cruelties of this country's military occupying Korea.
In 1945, ten-year-old Sookan endures the cruelties of this country's military occupying Korea.
Japan
In the story, Sookan's older brothers have been sent to work in labor camps, but her father is working with the resistance movement in this region.
In the story, Sookan's older brothers have been sent to work in labor camps, but her father is working with the resistance movement in this region.
Manchuria
When World War II is finally over, Sookan and her family pull out the colorful Korean silks they have hidden and celebrate by eating this traditional food, which was often scarce during the occupation.
When World War II is finally over, Sookan and her family pull out the colorful Korean silks they have hidden and celebrate by eating this traditional food, which was often scarce during the occupation.
White rice
The post-colonization celebration is short-lived as Sookan and her family face threats from this country and are forced to flee to American-controlled South Korea.
The post-colonization celebration is short-lived as Sookan and her family face threats from this country and are forced to flee to American-controlled South Korea.
Communist Russia
Author Richard E. Kim describes seven vivid scenes from a boyhood and early adolescence in Korea at the height of the Japanese occupation during WWII, making this story an . . .
Author Richard E. Kim describes seven vivid scenes from a boyhood and early adolescence in Korea at the height of the Japanese occupation during WWII, making this story an . . .
autobiography
The title of this book comes from the fact that on February 11, 1940 the occupiers forced all Koreans to renounce these and adopt Japanese ones instead.
The title of this book comes from the fact that on February 11, 1940 the occupiers forced all Koreans to renounce these and adopt Japanese ones instead.
Their own names
The author relates a story of how one day the children were ordered by the Japanese teachers to go around town and collect all of these, gifts that had previously been given to the Korean kids by the Japanese to celebrate their conquest of Malaysia and Singapore.
The author relates a story of how one day the children were ordered by the Japanese teachers to go around town and collect all of these, gifts that had previously been given to the Korean kids by the Japanese to celebrate their conquest of Malaysia and Singapore.
Rubber balls
In this story, the author attempts to describe this philosophy of "the ideas and emotions and everything that goes with a certain perception and understanding of humanity's misfortunes and tragedies," which is also the name of a famous river running through Seoul.
In this story, the author attempts to describe this philosophy of "the ideas and emotions and everything that goes with a certain perception and understanding of humanity's misfortunes and tragedies," which is also the name of a famous river running through Seoul.
Han
This story also describes the challenges facing this group of Koreans who lived (and live) in Japan.
This story also describes the challenges facing this group of Koreans who lived (and live) in Japan.
Zainichi
This story was written by Linda Sue Park, who famously authored this other Korean tale of a potter and his apprentice.
This story was written by Linda Sue Park, who famously authored this other Korean tale of a potter and his apprentice.
A Single Shard
This book is written from the perspective of two children growing up during Japanese occupation, Tae-yul and his younger sister, known by this name in Korean.
This book is written from the perspective of two children growing up during Japanese occupation, Tae-yul and his younger sister, known by this name in Korean.
Sun-hee
Because of a friendship with classmate, Tomo, Sun-hee develops an interest in learning this Japanese writing system.
Because of a friendship with classmate, Tomo, Sun-hee develops an interest in learning this Japanese writing system.
kanji
Throughout the story, this relative of Tae-Yul and Sun-hee is involved with writing and publishing a newspaper for the resistance movement.
Throughout the story, this relative of Tae-Yul and Sun-hee is involved with writing and publishing a newspaper for the resistance movement.
Their uncle
Although the story is fictional, there are several historical references, including the story of Sohn Kee Chung who won the 1936 Olympic Gold Medal (as part of the Japanese delegation) for Korea in this event.
Although the story is fictional, there are several historical references, including the story of Sohn Kee Chung who won the 1936 Olympic Gold Medal (as part of the Japanese delegation) for Korea in this event.
The Marathon
"Good Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth" is a children's book that tells the story of this traditional Korean artform created by sewing together pieces of colorful silk.
"Good Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth" is a children's book that tells the story of this traditional Korean artform created by sewing together pieces of colorful silk.
bojagi
Winner of the 2021 Newbery Award, this story by Tae Keller tells the tale of a young girl and this creature from Korean folklore that shows up looking for something that was stolen.
Winner of the 2021 Newbery Award, this story by Tae Keller tells the tale of a young girl and this creature from Korean folklore that shows up looking for something that was stolen.
a tiger
The most common beings in Korean foltales are the Dokkaebi (도깨비), which are considered Korean versions of these creatures.
The most common beings in Korean foltales are the Dokkaebi (도깨비), which are considered Korean versions of these creatures.
goblins
Many Korean folktales are steeped in Buddhism and the philosophy of this Chinese teacher.
Many Korean folktales are steeped in Buddhism and the philosophy of this Chinese teacher.
Confucius
Often looking to make itself unique among its East Asian neighbors, the Korean word hyangga means "native songs," or writing and poetry that are different from this geographic giant and neighbor to the west.
Often looking to make itself unique among its East Asian neighbors, the Korean word hyangga means "native songs," or writing and poetry that are different from this geographic giant and neighbor to the west.
China
Seen as a sign of good fortune, this bird with its black-and-white color pattern is often used as a character in Korean stories and folktales.
Seen as a sign of good fortune, this bird with its black-and-white color pattern is often used as a character in Korean stories and folktales.
The magpie
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