- Overview
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A novel about future career path for young adults by Go Jeong-wook, an author loved by 4 million readers.
- Book Intro
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The main character So-yeon is a "Small Girl" who dreams of becoming a writer but feels devastated because she doesn't think she has the talent, patience, and will power to make her dream come true. To make things worse, she is a loner who is being bullied by other kids. But eventually she finds a new dream and recovers her confidence to grow and become a "big girl.""The world being so fluctuating, I believe your dreams will also go through constant changes and wonderful things will be waiting for you in the future. You don't need to worry about failing, because there's another plan waiting for you." As the author advises, this book can help young adult readers to develop more flexible mindset about their dreams and challenges.
- About the Author
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Gho Jung-wook
(English) Gho Jung-wook studied Korean literature as an undergraduate at Sungkyunkwan University and received a master’s degree at the same institution. He made his literary debut through the annual spring literary contest held by Munhwa Ilbo, since which he has touched children’s hearts with his books. He suffered from polio as a child and is physically disabled. Although he is wheelchair-bound, he travels to all parts of the country, giving lectures to children, parents, and teachers. A major children’s book author in Korea, he has written about 280 books, which together have sold 4 million copies. His works include Tansil, the Guide Dog; The Boy Who Carries Bags; My Very Special Older Brother; and Quick-tempered Jaeseok. Dozens of the books he wrote practicing tax sharing, and over 240 books have a record of over 3.5 million copies. It has also won the Korean Disabled Culture and Arts Awards and the Sharer of the Month Award.
(Russian) Окончил факультет корейской литературы и аспирантуру Университета Сонгюнгван со степенью доктора литературы. В детстве болел полиомиелитом, поэтому не мог двигаться без инвалидной коляски. И сейчас пытается создать мир, в котором люди с ограниченными возможностями не подвергаются дискриминации. Десятки написанных им книг были отданы на благотворительность, и у его 240 работ рекордный тираж более 3,15 миллиона экземпляров. Также выиграл премию Korean Culture Award for persons with disabilities and Month Arts Award.
(Japanese) 成均館（ソンギュングァン）大学の国文科大学院を卒業した文学博士。 幼くしてポリオを患い、1級肢体障害者として車椅子に乗らないと動けないが、障害者が差別されない世の中を作るために努力している。 文化日報の新春文芸に短編小説が当選して作家になり、障害者を題材にした『とても特別な私の兄』『四本の指のピアニスト』など多くの童話を発表した。
(Vietnamese) Tác giả là Tiến sĩ Văn học, tốt nghiệp Khoa Văn học Hàn Quốc tại Đại học Sungkyunkwan. Tác giả bị bại liệt khi còn nhỏ, và là một người khuyết tật cấp một nên không thể di chuyển trừ khi sử dụng xe lăn, nhưng tác giả luôn đang nỗ lực tạo ra một thế giới nơi người khuyết tật không bị phân biệt đối xử. Tác phẩm của anh đạt kỷ lục bán được hơn 3,5 triệu bản của hơn 240 cuốn sách.
