Reflection

As a whole I thought that the books I chose were really good. Not only were the books diverse but they were accurate in talking about the fears and hardships that Korean-Americans can face. I thought that each book was able to talk about one issue or misconception and how it effects the main character. One talked about fitting into the Korean culture, one was about being from a different family, and one was about becoming a citizen. Overall the theme of the books was about finding your true identity, and at a young age that can be very hard. These kids were faced with challenges that adults have a hard time with. They are trying to fit into the American culture while understanding why they are different and if that is okay. All the books addressed the fact that it is okay to be different and that everyone is different in some way.

Overall I learned a lot about the minority group, Korean-Americans. I learned that there are many challenges they face no matter what their situation. I also learned that they are resilient and willing to work together to make things better for their children. I think all of the books are great examples of diverse literature and I would use all of them in my classroom.