“This book is a groundbreaking volume that is dynamic in its approach and in what it conveys. The authors, Sophia Han, Jinhee Kim, Sohyun Meacham, and Su-Jeong Wee, write from their embodied knowings as Korean mother-scholars, providing readers with an introspective view of their everyday lived experiences in the United States . . . Through storytelling, dialogic narratives, and artistic expressions, the authors share their individual and collective encounters and their children’s experiences navigating the oppressive terrains of early childhood education and care, and other social spheres.”
—From the Foreword by Michelle Salazar Pérez, Velma E. Schmidt Endowed Chair for Early Childhood Education, University of North Texas
“Amidst alarming bouts of hatred towards Asian American people, four Korean American mother-scholars created a space to make sense of their lived experiences through Suda, a richly emotive and reflective ethnomethodology. The result is a book that provides detailed perspectives on contemporary Korean American parenting practices, home–school relationships, culturally responsive curriculum, teaching, and translanguaging. Supporting Korean American Children in Early Childhood Education is a gift to educators of young children and a must-read for the educational community.”
—Melissa Sherfinski, associate professor of early childhood and elementary education, West Virginia University and chair, Early Education and Child Development Special Interest Group (SIG), AERA
“This book is an exceptionally rare exploration of Asian American mothers and their children. As Korean American mothers, teacher educators, and scholars, the authors courageously and truthfully share their own lived experiences, as well as those of their children, within U.S. schools, higher education institutions, and communities. Not only do they provide valuable instructional strategies and resources for educators, but they also offer indispensable insights into the distinctiveness and diversity of Asian American children and their families. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this rich and nuanced aspect of Asian American life and those interested in antiracist practices.”
—Kyunghwa Lee, professor, University of Georgia
“This book offers a profound exploration of Korean American children and families, drawing from personal stories shared by the authors who are early childhood educators and researchers. The integration of these personal stories with educational pedagogies makes for a distinctive approach, allowing readers to grasp the essence of the book easily. With its reader-friendly style, the book encompasses diverse perspectives that cultivate a deeper understanding of Korean American families. Early childhood educators and researchers working with Korean American communities will find this book to be a valuable resource.”
—Myae Han, professor, University of Delaware
