About This Book
Tong-hwa Kim's 'The Color of Earth' is a poignant graphic novel that follows Ehwa, a young girl in Korea, as she grapples with societal comments regarding her widowed mother's life and eventual new love. The story beautifully illustrates Ehwa's journey from discomfort and shame to understanding and acceptance, highlighting the complexities of family relationships and personal growth. It's an excellent book for facilitating discussions about empathy, judgment, and the many forms of love. Parents will appreciate its gentle approach to sensitive topics and its rich cultural context.
Set in Korea, Ehwa is disturbed by the comments she hears about the way her widowed mother lives her life and tries not let it affect her, but as they both get older and her mother finds a new love, Ehwa begins to realize that having an open heart isn't something one should feel ashamed about. Original.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Ehwa feel when she first hears comments about her mother? Have you ever felt confused or upset by what others say?
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What does it mean to have an 'open heart'? How does Ehwa learn to have one?
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Why do you think some people in the story judge Ehwa's mother? Is it fair to judge others' choices?
4
How does Ehwa's relationship with her mother change throughout the story?
5
What lessons can we learn from Ehwa's journey about love, family, and being true to yourself?
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