The Life of a Children’s Book Author
Workshop 차은실 (Cha Eunsil), 한라경 (Han Rakyoung), 이금이 (Lee Geum-yi)
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What does it mean to be a storyteller for children? How did these established authors and illustrators embark on this path, and what fuels their continuous creativity? If you’re wondering how to begin a life as a creator, or how society can foster more creative voices, join us as we explore these questions through the experiences of these established creators.
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차은실 (Cha Eunsil) (Korea)
After majoring in economics at university, Cha Eunsil has worked as an illustrator for over ten years, engaging in various creative projects. Currently, she focuses on creating picture books.
She is particularly interested in exploring the meaning of living together and the value of small, seemingly insignificant things through her picture books. She views life as a continuous journey of curiosity and choices, and she seeks to capture the process of growth within relationships.
She approaches picture books as more than just simple stories—they are a window that can pose profound questions to readers and offer new perspectives on the world.
She actively participates in exhibitions and book festivals, valuing direct communication with readers. Moving forward, she hopes to continue connecting with more people through picture books and meaningful storytelling.
한라경 (Han Rakyoung) (Korea)
Han Rakyoung spent her childhood as a quiet observer, filled with thoughts. After studying Korean literature and child welfare in university, she began reading books to children in a reading class, which led her to fall deeply in love with picture books. Since then, she has been working in publishing for over than years, planning and editing children’s books.
Alongside editing others’ works, she also writes—giving form to the thoughts she had gathered since childhood. Her writing seeks to capture the warmth in life. Every day, she turns her gaze toward moments of hospitality, care, shared joy, and kindness.
이금이 (Lee Geum-yi) (Korea)
Korean children's and young adult literature author Lee Geumyi began her writing career in 1984, during a period of new exploration in Korean children's literature. Over the next 40 years, she produced more than 50 works, capturing the hearts of readers and critics alike, spanning from children to adults, and leading the growth of children's literature and the emergence and expansion of young adult literature.
Notable works include the Bamtee Village Story quartet, which continued due to long-standing requests from young readers; the full-length fairy tale You Too Are a Twilight Lily, which elevated the literary quality of Korean children's literature; and Yujin and Yujin, which resonated deeply with the wounds carried by contemporary youth and marked the beginning of serious young adult literature. These works have consistently received much love from children, teens, and adults.
She is also expanding her literary world with historical novels such as Can't I go instead? and The Picture Bride. Recently, she has been revising some of her earlier works to align with the changed sensibilities of the times.
In 2024, she was selected as a finalist for the Hans Christan Andersen Award in the Author category.
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