Korean Storytime: Gimbap Story
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:00–5:00 PM
Korean Cultural Center New York Library
(122 E. 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
Recommended for ages 4–6
Free and open to children and families.
No Korean language background required.
Spots are limited and may fill up quickly. Early registration is recommended.
Join us for October’s Korean Storytime featuring Gimbap Story, a delightful picture book by Yumi Shin.
In the magical land of “Naengbari-o-janggo-go-wing-wing” (a playful reimagining of a refrigerator), spinach, carrot, pickled radish, egg, ham, and rice dream of becoming delicious dishes. One day, a mysterious newcomer arrives – seaweed sheet! Although the others are unsure about befriending seaweed, everything changes when the friends begin to wither from the cold and seaweed steps up to save the day. This imaginative story reveals how gimbap, one of Korea’s most beloved foods, might have come to life.
After the story, children will take part in a fun hands-on activity: making their own mini gimbap! This program offers a playful way to explore Korean food culture and creativity.
⚠️ Allergy Information: Mini gimbap may contain seaweed sheet, rice, ham, cucumber, and carrot that could trigger allergies.
About Korean Storytime at KCCNY Library
Korean Storytime at the Korean Cultural Center New York Library invites children and families to experience Korean language and culture through storytelling and creative activities. Each session introduces an engaging picture book and a hands-on project designed to spark imagination and cultural curiosity.
About the Instructors
Heuiju Kim earned her B.A. in Korean Language and Literature from Yonsei University, and a certificate in Korean Language Education from Seoul National University’s School of Education. Since 2008, she has worked as a teacher and program director at a weekend Korean school in Manhattan, educating children and youth on Korean culture and language.
Youjin Noh earned her Master’s degree in Design from Ewha Womans University and worked as a broadcast graphic designer. Since 2009, she has lived in countries including France and the United States, where she began her culinary journey. She studied pastry at Le Cordon Bleu, assisted in pastry classes, and worked as a Korean–French interpreter. She went on to study plant-based cuisine at Auguste Escoffier and completed a wellness and nutrition program at Harvard Medical School. She is currently based in New York, supporting event catering at the Korean Cultural Center and developing Korean-inspired diet meal plans. She is also the author of Alphabet Recipe for Little Economists, a children’s cookbook that connects food and basic economics.