Journal of Southeast Asian American

A peer-reviewed
scholarly journal
published by the
National Association

Education & Advancement

for the Education &
Advancement of
Cambodian, Laotian,
and Vietnamese
Volume 2 www.JSAAEA.org Americans (NAFEA)

BioPoem
by
Wongsakorn “Winner” Chanseawrassamee

Wongsakorn
Arrogant, reserve, quiet, and clumsy
Brother of Willy
Lover of playing, reading, and writing
Who feels happy when he gets good grades, sad when he fails tests,
and stress when the work is hard
Who needs love, warmth, friendship, and understanding
Who gives help to friends, solutions to problems, and advice on badminton skills
Who fears failure, hatred, and unacceptance
Who would like to see good friends, giant robots, and beautiful scenery
Resident of Baltimore, Maryland
Who used to live in Bangkok, Thailand
Chanseawrassamee

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About the Author

Wongsakorn “Winner” Chanseawrassamee

was 13 years old and designated a “non-English
speaker” when he arrived in the United States in 2004,
but jumped to the advanced level of English
proficiency in less than two years. Winner has
received many awards including: Student of the
Month, Excellence in Writing, Best Overall
Achievement in English, Best All-around Mathematics
Student, Excellent Grades and Effort, and the
Principal’s List of Excellence. This BioPoem was
written in Winner’s Creative Writing class. Winner
returned to Thailand in June 2007.

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Journal of Southeast Asian American

A peer-reviewed
scholarly journal
published by the
National Association

Education & Advancement

for the Education &
Advancement of
Cambodian, Laotian,
and Vietnamese
Volume 2 www.JSAAEA.org Americans (NAFEA)

Editor
Dr. Wayne E. Wright
University of Texas, San Antonio

Associate Editors
Dr. Chhany Sak-Humphry
University of Hawaii

Dr. KimOanh Nguyen-Lam

California State University, Long Beach

Book Review Editor

Dr. Leslie Turpin
School for International Training

Creative Works Editor

Phouang Hamilton
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Special Advisor
Anne Frank
University of California, Irvine, Southeast Asian Archives

Editorial Assistant
Shereen Bhalla
University of Texas, San Antonio

Comments and questions for the editorial staff may be directed to jsaaea@lists.sis.utsa.edu

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Dr. Carl L. Bankston III

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