K-Horror Literature Week: Kids and Family Event
Dokkaebi Takes Over New York City: The Goblin Twins Book Launch
Date: October 30th, 2023 @ 4pm
Location: 53rd Street Library (18 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019)
Join us for a thrilling Halloween event in which the season’s festivities include Korean cultural enrichment! Renowned author, Frances Cha, is set to captivate young minds on Halloween Eve with enchanting stories from her Korean heritage, brought to life in a fantastic children's book.
The Goblin Twins introduces us to Doki and Kebi, two mischievous 601-year-old Korean trickster twins. Doki's love for reading and generosity in sharing gold contrasts with Kebi's penchant for exploration and spine-tingling scares. These intriguing characters hail from Korean folklore as dokkaebi, known for their abilities to bring either prosperity or mischief.
After the storytelling, the excitement continues with a creative craft session! Young artisans aged 3 and up (limited to the first 35 participants on a first-come, first-served basis) can design their own dokkaebi masks and craft eerie bats.
Step into a world of imagination as Doki and Kebi embark on a Halloween adventure in the heart of New York City, discovering a place that celebrates thrilling surprises. It's a memorable experience that combines fun, learning, and artistic expressions.
Main Image: Goblin characters from The Goblin Twins written by Frances Cha and illustrated by Jaime Kim
About the Author
Frances Cha is a former travel and culture editor for CNN in Seoul and Hong Kong. She was born in the United States, attended elementary school in Hong Kong and moved to Korea when she was 11. She teaches fiction at the Columbia University MFA program and lives in New York with her family. Her first novel If I Had Your Face was named one of the Best Books of the Year by Time Magazine, NPR, BBC and Esquire among other publications. It is being translated into 11 languages as the novel garners worldwide acclaim.
About the Illustrator
Jaime Kim was born and raised in South Korea and now lives in North Carolina. Although she was a timid child who was afraid of just about everything, she discovered a sense of serenity in drawing. As a grown-up, Jaime finally stopped being afraid of everything, but kept on drawing and painting. She works with gouache, watercolors and acrylics to create nostalgic and dreamlike illustrations, inspired by childhood memories of her family, as well as movies, art, and the outside world. Her favorite things are the sun, the moon, the sky and stars -- which is why they always creep into her artwork. Her debut illustrated picture book, Take Heart, My Child, was a #1 New York Times bestseller.