- Overview
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A book about children who break away from gender stereotypes and find out who they truly are.
- Book Intro
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Jiwoo, a fourth-grader, has a concern that he can’t share with anyone. His friends see his mother from afar and think she is his “dad” because of her short hair and lack of makeup. And people constantly tell him that he is a “girly” boy. He thinks boys can handle house chores and be attentive to others, too. The judgments of others make him upset and discouraged.
Meanwhile, his friend Yuelle is about to be excluded from a soccer match simply because she is a girl. She does not back down and suggests a single-round match to Rakyeon. Jiwoo cannot decide if he should side with Rakyeon, whom he’s been hanging out with recently, or Yuelle, who’s been his friend since kindergarten.
One day, Jiwoo has to be alone in the house. His older brother leaves for a school field trip, and his parents must work a nightshift. He decides to follow his mom and dad. And…
- About the Author
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LIm Jihyoung
(English) Lim Ji Hyoung (F) waits for a story to visit the story room inside her everyday. Those that catch the eyes and hearts of children are always welcome. She hopes to become a storyteller telling stories that resonate deeply with children. She debuted in 2008 and won the Mokpo Literary Award in 2009. In 2016, she was selected as one of Kyobo Book's 10 best creative storybook writers. Her books include The Real Lies, The Twelve-Year Mona Lisa, The Maruta Boy, The Banana Family, My Dad, the Superhero, The Curse Master in Our Class, After-school Superpower Club, The Fake News Defense Club, Looking for the Perfect Friend for Me, Keum Eundong: the YouTube Star Returns, Old Children, The Kid in the Movie, The Family Declaration, The Pizza Election, and Soul Shop.
(Japanese) 「イム・ジヒョンというジャンル」と言われるような作品を書くために毎日読み、書き、走り、生きていく。著書に『放課後スーパー超能力クラブ』、『我がクラスの悪口キラー』などがある。
Yoon Taekyu
Yoon Taekyu draws and makes stories. He wrote and illustrated A Precious Day, and illustrated The Midnight Moonlight Restaurant; The Traffic Light Rangers; and The Cat Café.
