When darkness falls at night, and I close my eyes in bed, the fantasy begins to unfold. I would fly on a broomstick or hold a boy's hand and cross a stream together on stepping-stones. I've grown up now, but I still like to close my eyes and dream. Perhaps, because of this, I wish to write books that can dream and grow together with children.

Author Yang Mijin began her literary career when her work, Dokkokji Grandpa, won the Changju Literary Award in 1999. She wrote, Pair Up, and co-wrote The Fine Dust Investigators; A Word of Warmth; and Poop Is a Meal.