"Although my visit to the BKS students was via zoom during COVID, I could tell all the kids were engaged and wanting to learn more about what I did as a ceramicist. It's important to me as a Korean American to make myself visible to my community and show creative businesses like mine are possible so they have a point of reference for the future."
"Visiting BKS has been such an inspiring and joyful experience—the kids' excitement and enthusiasm make every moment memorable. Each time I'm there, I leave with so much inspiration, energy, and new ideas! I feel so welcomed and loved by the entire community, and I look forward to returning with each new book!"
"Brooklyn Korean School is a community where you feel just like yourself! Kids are not just learning Hangeul or Korean culture, they are also learning who they are. I wish kids would become proud of themselves and feel a sense of belonging here."
"Visiting BKS was such a heartwarming and inspiring experience. I was deeply touched by the students’ openness, creativity, and genuine curiosity about Korean music, culture, and identity. Our exchange reminded me how beautiful it is to share our roots through music, stories, and conversation."
"I really loved getting to share my work in children's television with the very kids that I write for! The students were able to see the Korean themes, and I was thrilled to see them having fun reading the script together out loud."
"I so enjoyed visiting BKS and speaking with the students. I remember going to Korean school growing up and this felt similar yet so different - I love that BKS brings in speakers from different walks of life to introduce its students to varying career paths. It felt really gratifying to be part of this effort to show them all the possibilities that are out there for them."
"I truly enjoyed meeting the students at BKS — they are eager listeners, thoughtful thinkers, and they're curious about their environment: all valuable traits for budding storytellers. As someone who didn't grow up with a big Korean American community, I think it's incredibly lucky that Korean diaspora kids in Brooklyn have access to this space."
