Book excerpt: "American Hagwon" by Min Jin Lee
Summary
Min Jin Lee’s novel “American Hagwon” follows Korean immigrants who focus on education to prepare their children for life in America. In the excerpt, Helen asks a tutoring center to assess her three children, but its director says it cannot admit all three because of a long waitlist.Key Facts
- “American Hagwon” is Min Jin Lee’s third novel.
- The novel centers on Korean immigrants who emphasize education for their children’s future in America.
- Helen brings her children’s report cards from Sydney to a meeting with staff at Eagle hagwon, a tutoring center.
- Mido says she wants to study with Yun and promises to complete her homework.
- The center’s director says families have waited more than two years for a place.
- The director says the center cannot accept all three children because it has no available places.
- The director agrees to let the children take assessments, despite the likely lack of openings.
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