A young adult novel about four daughters in the mid–to-late 1960s in Korea. It is primarily the second daughter’s, Junehee, story of family life and her parents’ complex relationship seen through her eyes.
Gisaeng, sometimes called “skilled women,” were courtesans in Korean history. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) kisaeng were prominent in society due to Confucian influence and a resulting large number of upper class bureaucrats, for whom gisaeng were a regular “perk.”
A broad collection organized by age/awareness, focused on identity, family, and the meaning of home and country.
Ginger moves to NYC to excape her mother and pursue ambitious magazine career.
Using a variety of styles and narratives, Korean adoptee Trenka tells of her experience. A search for what is Korean and her Korean American identity.
Taken from the autobiographies of Induk Pahk, this story targeted toward youth boils down Pahk’s early years and her persistence in gaining an education.
Kevin, a middle schooler or a little younger, is a Korean American boy bored with just about everything, and has an ambivalent relationship with his math-genius father. By magic, the legendary Korean archer, Koh Chu-mong, from ancient Korean history (Koguryo period) appears in his room. (Young Adult)
A 60-year-old widow finds companionship with an eligible widower, and until her daughter and his daughter-in-law meddle in their relationship, she begins to rediscover feelings from youth.
A love story of a rich white girl and Korean boy.