![]() ![]() I absolutely understand Yoon’s desire to fit into ‘normal’ life in her new home in the United States and the ways that her desire could result in conflict – with her parents and with the cultural norms around her. ![]() I really felt like the story was pushing an assimilationist ideal. But after reading the book (while standing in the library stacks) I was disappointed. ![]() I was excited when I picked up Yoon and the Christmas Mitten, having read My Name Is Yoon before. I happened upon this book while I was in the library looking for more books to share with my students that would broaden their understanding of wintertime celebrations by introducing them to a wider range of perspectives and experiences. ![]()
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