By Aram Kim When I was a little kid growing up in South Korea, I thought I would be an artist who writes stories and draws pictures. The very first book I made was in my first-grade notebook. I titled it A Mischievous Adventurer, wrote a story, and drew pictures. In a self-portrait I made as a … [Read more...] about When a Wish Becomes a Story
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Exploring Social and Emotional Learning On Children’s Day
By Carol Felicio May 5 is Children’s Day (ě–´ë¦°ěť´ë‚ ) in South Korea—a day to celebrate children and their value in society. Throughout history and the world, children have been exploited for their labor. In 1923, writer and activist, Bang Jeong Hwan, introduced the idea of a holiday that would … [Read more...] about Exploring Social and Emotional Learning On Children’s Day