- Overview
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Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the March 1st Movement, the book tells a lively story about the remarkable activities of young Independence activists who took part in the movement.
- Book Intro
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Some primary school students stood at the front of the March 1st Movement that took place in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province, in 1919. Young Independence Activists of the March 1st Movement tells a long fairy tale about the remarkable activities of the "Miryang Scouts," which was made up of Miryang Primary School students who spearheaded the movement. Chung Myungseob, the author of this book, focused on the March 1st Movement led by the students and graduates of Miryang Primary School, and the "Miryang Scouts," a secret organization of Miryang Primary School students. Chung conducted research on the remains of two patriotic martyrs (Kim Wonbong and Yun Seju) and trial records of that time related to the movement. Then, as a writer of historical detective novels, he used his imagination to complete an interesting fairy tale about the March 1st Movement. 100 years ago. Why did the primary school students hold the Korean flags in their hands and leave the school? How could they be so courageous, even when armed Japanese soldiers were in front of them?
What makes this book truly touching is that it doesn't try to teach young readers with a story about the life of a great man. Instead, it shows, step by step, how the courage of numerous ordinary people changed history. In 2019, we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the March 1st Movement and the 90-year anniversary of the Student Independence Movement. This book will provide a valuable opportunity to remember a great number of young independence activists who did their best for the freedom and independence of Korea.
- About the Author
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Choung Myung Seob
(English) Choung Myung Seob first released Jeokpae, a historical detective novel in two volumes, in 2006. Since then, he has been producing various other works in multiple genres including novels and educational books. In the past, Choung was an office worker. Then he became a barista and made nice cups of coffee. Professional writer is the third job Choung has had in his life. He is interested in telling a story that is not popular but important to know, rather than a well-known story. Books he has written for children and teenagers include Aro, the Boy Who Prints, Jikji; A Girl from Tsushima Island and The Birth of a Great Detective.
The author has previously worked for a conglomerate, and then a barista before becoming a professional writer. He believes his writing shines most brightly when he tells stories about cryptic or vanished places that people do not know about. He was the winner of 1st Jikji Literary Award in 2013 and was the recipient of New Creator Prize at the 21st Busan International Film Festival in 2016.
(Japanese) 大企業のサラリーマンを経てコーヒーを作るバリスタになり、現在は専業作家として活動している。
2020年に韓国推理文学賞大賞を受賞した。
Kim Junyoung
(Vietnamese) Tác giả là người có đam mê về tranh vẽ, đặc biệt rất hứng thú với con người và tất cả các sự việc trên thế giới. Tác giả đang hoạt động ở nhiều lĩnh vực đa dạng như viết sách, truyền hình, phim truyện cho thiếu nhi. Tác giả còn vẽ tranh minh họa cho các sách như “Đầm lầy yêu thích”, series “Lén lút”, series “Mẹ con nhà Toltol”, “Nhật ký lớn lên của cô bé 10 tuổi”, “Bức thư đặc biệt của 20 nhà khoa học thay đổi thế giới”, “Ngôi nhà vô cùng đặc biệt của Gaga”, v.v.
(English) Kim Junyoung (M) is a painter who is really interested in people. His interest spans those who live together with us to the people whom we haven't met, but we should remember. That's why the Young Independence activists of the March 1st Movement is so meaningful for him. Books illustrated by Kim include
the Science CSI for Children series, the Social Studies Textbook with Reasoning Questions series, the Special Letters that Changed the World series and the Grunt Witch Needs Care! series.
