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Baek Heena

Heena Baek identifies herself as a storyteller rather than strictly an illustrator or author. Her passion lies in captivating audiences through the collaboration of pictures and text, utilizing various mediums. This passion is rooted in her studies in Educational Technology and Animated Films, which fuel her interest in the world of children.

Heena incorporates filmmaking techniques into her picture books, creating a refuge from the harshness of the real world. The primary motivation behind her creations is personal happiness, both as a picture book maker and reader. Her ultimate goal is to bring joy, particularly to children and those facing challenges, considering it the most honorable aspect of her creative journey.

Cloud Bread, The Red Bean Granny and the Tiger, The boy who looked for the North Wind, The Pink Rope, Moon Pops, Last Night, Little Chick Pee-yaki's Mum, The Bath Fairy, Magic Candies, I am a dog, The Strange Visitor, The Blow fly in My Dream, The Strange Mom, Yeoni and the Willow Bachelor, How to make Magic Candies

    Honors & Awards
  • 2023 SuperPremio Andersen Gualtiero Schiaffino 'Magic Candies'
  •  Yongah Memorial Awards
  • 2022 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards 'Moon Pops'
  • 2020 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
  • 2013 Chngwon Children's Literature Award 'The Bath Fairy'
  • 2012 Korea Book Awards 'The Bath Fairy', Hankook Illbo
  • 2005 Bologna Children's Book Fair Awward - Participant in the Illustrators Exhibition 'Cloud Bread'
    Exhibitions
  • 2023 Special Exhibition of Baek Heena's Picture Books, Seoul Arts Center