2. Education
*Graduated from the Department of German Language and Literature, Korea University College of Liberal Arts.
3. profile
Born in Seoul in 1969. After I first tasted the happiness of picture books at the age of 30, the direction of my life changed. I liked picture books, so I started writing book reviews to convey the happiness of picture books, and thanks to my seniors who loved picture books, I also started translating children's books. In 2009, when I was forty-one, I founded Polar Bear, a picture book publishing house with my partner, Soon-Young Lee, who dreamed of becoming a translator, and debuted as a writer at forty-two.
The polar bear coda series, including their debut works 『Polar Bear Coda, Black Nose』, 『Black Coda』 and 『Polar Bear Coda, Ho』, were exported to 11 countries, including France, Italy, and Spain, and gained worldwide fame. In addition, as the editor of Polar Bear Publishing House, he participated in major book fairs such as the Bologna Book Fair and Frankfurt Book Fair since 2011 with CEO Soon-Young Lee, contributing to the export of creative picture books. As a result, Polar Bear Publishing House has established itself as a world-class picture book publisher within 10 years of its establishment.
In 2014, Iruri Books (formerly Frederick Books), a bookstore specializing in picture books, opened the door to create a boom in picture book bookstores and independent bookstores. In 2016, the video lecture <Picture Book, Touching the Hearts of Our Classes> was opened at the Ice Cream Training Center, and it was enthusiastically loved by teachers across the country. He also appeared in CBS's <15 Minutes That Changed the World>, giving a calming impression.
Ruri Lee proposed the <Imaginative Book Painting Exhibition> co-hosted by the Wow Book Art Center and Naver Grafolio, and has been participating as a judge since the first episode. In addition, through the <Iruri Bologna Workshop>, we are constantly nurturing new artists, proving that everyone is born as an artist. In addition, the <Picture Book Activists Workshop> is held to spread the happiness of picture books together with picture book activists. His books include 『Polar Bear Coda, Black Nose』 『Black Coda』 『Polar Bear Coda, Ho』 『Angel Angela』 『Picture Book Trip with Daddy』 『Picture Book Trip with Dad 2』 『To Earthlings』 『Boiled Egg』 『Peng 』 『Always by your side』 『The Last Ship』 etc.
4. Awards
『Polar Bear Coda, Black Nose』
2013 IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities
2014 London Book Fair – KBBY Korea picture books 51
Excellent liberal arts books from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
Books recommended by bookshelves
『Polar Bear Coda, Ho』
bookshelf recommended books,
The best book by the Korea Research Institute for Children's Education and Culture
『Black Coda』
2015 Bologna Book Fair – KBBY 31 Korea picture books that brings comfort
2015 Guadalajara Book Fair – KBBY 49 Libros Illustrados Coreanos con Aclacion Internacional
2015 Peking Book Fair –KBBY 49 Korean Picture Books with International Acclaim
2015 XXXI Muestra del Libro Infatil y Juvenil
2016 Paris Book Fair – KBBY Sept sentiments dans 130 albums de jeunesse
open children's books,
bookshelf recommended books,
『Angel Angela』
bookshelf recommended books,
The best book by the Korea Research Institute for Children's Education and Culture
『Picture Book Trip with Dad』
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Sejong Books, etc.
5.a book
* picture book
『Polar Bear Coda Black Nose, First Story』 - Exported to Israel, Turkey and Thailand
『Coda the Polar Bear』
『Black Coda』 - Exported to France, Vietnam, Spain, Taiwan, China, Arab, Italy and Indonesia
『Polar bear Kodaho, the second story』 - Exported to Thailand, Vietnam, China, Arab, Indonesia and Taiwan
『Angel Angela』
"boiled egg"
"pop"
『Tectonic Captain Fountain』 - Exported to Italy
『Always by your side』 - Exported to Taiwan
『Last Ship』
“Moon, why are you following me?”
『Baby Bear ABC』
『Gorilla and Raccoon』
『Secret Garden』
『A baby is born』
"Baby, baby."
"Finding Pengdol's Bride"
Why did you come to my house?
"The Gorilla and the Raccoon Are Back"
* story book
『To Earthlings』
* Picture book review
『Picture Book Trip with Dad』
『Picture Book Trip with Daddy 2』
『Picture book that makes me happy』
『Funny or frowning』
Picture Book Activist Workshop Review
It felt like I was on a journey into a book, away from reading. I was happy.
I read a picture book that I used to treat professionally with my heart. I gained comfort, courage, and hope through picture books. I was able to understand various thoughts and feelings while reading the students' different impressions and recommendations. In the future, I want to spread the happiness virus by planning my own program using picture books. It was a perfect class!
I was able to meet various picture books. It was a time of rest in life. It was also a great pleasure to hear various evaluations, insights, and impressions of picture books. Thank you.
I was happy for 12 weeks. I waited for class all week. I discovered myself in a new way through picture books. I have a burning desire to let other people know about this joy and to be with them!
I went around having fun, feeling like I was playing around, and the 12 weeks flew by. I think I've grown a little more without knowing it while laughing and crying with emotion. It was a time to know and love myself more. In the future, I will never forget how much play and fun free me from rigidity and help me love myself more. Thank you for making it a happy time.
From the history of picture books to detailed information on picture book publishing, it was a class with nothing to miss. Through various picture book introductions and book games, students gain advanced information that can be used in actual picture book classes. I recommend it to those who want to talk about picture books and life.
Course briefing session: February 27, 24 (Tue), 8 p.m. / 15,000 won for participation (Choose 1 of the picture books by Lee Ruri - Delivery will be sent after the briefing session is guided on the same day)
- The cost of the briefing session can be refunded 100% if canceled before February 24th, and no refund if canceled afterwards.
Schedule: 24 weeks course, March 5th to August 13th, 24th, every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Capacity : 6 people
How to participate: Attend briefing sessions and workshops through the ZOOM app (PC/mobile both available)
Tuition: 3.3 million won (10% discount until application on the day of the briefing)
Course Recommendation Target
- Preliminary instructors, current teachers, and librarians who aspire to become picture book activists
- Those who want to operate a picture book one-person media (YouTube, podcast, etc.)
- Those who want to transfer their interest in picture books to knowledge about picture books
-Those who want to communicate with various people from children to the elderly through picture books
Contact: 070-7715-1027 or Kakao Talk channel 'Iuri Books' 1:1 chat