Jung-soon Go loves sharing her stories through picture books, essays, novels, and cartoons. For Okchundang Candy, she won Special Prize in the 2023 Korea Picture Book Awards.

Author residence: South Korea

Aerin Park, born and raised in South Korea, believes that language is a bridge to people's stories, culture, and history. She is passionate about integrating these elements into her work--both translation and Korean language teaching. When not working, you will find Aerin sharing Korean history with her three children, making kimchi from garden veggies, and shoveling the Minnesota snow.

Translator residence: Roseville, MN

[STAR] "Takes on aging and death--topics many authors flinch from--with a rare mix of respect, tenderness, and candor... Themes of familial love and loss will pierce readers' hearts while also offering them both windows and mirrors into Korean culture. An achingly lovely work laced with profound truths on love, death, and grief."

"Told in spare, quiet prose sprinkled with humor... Love and family life permeate each page of this heartwarming story."

[STAR] "This sweet, poignant tale deserves to be appreciated by all audiences, particularly adults with aging parents. Queue the (cathartic) ugly tears, though, and prepare with plenty of tissues. Heartbreakingly glorious... stupendously affecting."

[STAR] "Go's finely detailed illustrations in pencil and watercolor are as sweet as her words, especially when depicting her grandparents' affection for each other... a beautifully rendered remembrance of grief and loss, and a moving meditation on the bonds of family and the power of everlasting love."