Global Issues through Literature Series: Exploring Labor
K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee
Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm (Eastern Time)
Online via Zoom
In collaboration with our colleagues at the Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh, this professional development workshop series is designed for K-12 educators seeking to deepen their understanding of global labor issues through literature. Utilizing young adult novel, K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee, this contemporary work examines the high-pressure world of K-pop training, offering insights into the demands of creative labor, cultural identity, and personal ambition set against the backdrop of contemporary South Korea.
By exploring compelling stories from diverse cultural perspectives, educators will gain insights into the complexities of labor, its impact on individuals and communities, and how to engage students in meaningful discussions around these topics. Each session features a carefully selected book, paired with interactive discussions, teaching strategies, and cross-disciplinary activities to inspire classroom implementation.
Through the lens of this year’s theme, educators will explore how labor intersects with identity, resilience, inequality, and justice. Participants will examine the personal and societal dimensions of work and its implications for young people across the globe.
Three Act 48 credit hours (for PA educators) and a copy of the book and are provided for each session.
