★ A brand-new series by South Korea’s award-winning children’s author Song Mi-kyung, which has won multiple prestigious Korean children’s literature awards.
★ Selected for the KPIPA Publishing Export Support Program in South Korea, with all rights available; the third volume will be released in 2026.
★ A warm, healing coming-of-age story that helps children alleviate creative anxiety, overcome social fears, and accept their own imperfections.
★ Delicate, heartwarming illustrations vividly bring out the characters’ details, immersing young readers in the story’s comforting atmosphere.
The “Writer SOSO The Mouse” series currently comprises two titles: “Writer SOSO The Mouse 1:A letter from Joljol Elementary School” and “Writer SOSO The Mouse 2: What Happened at Pulpul Elementary School.” The third installment is scheduled for release in 2026!

Part One: “A Letter from Joljol Elementary School”
This installment centers on the protagonist, Soso, a mouse author, and her journey of self-discovery and healing. As her children’s books lose popularity and she faces doubt and a blow to her confidence, Soso is invited to visit Choo-Choo Elementary School in the countryside for an author meet-and-greet. Along the way, she struggles with self-doubt, but once she arrives, she draws strength from the children’s innocence and companionship. There, she also reunites with a childhood friend, comes to realize that “even ordinary everyday life holds beauty,” and ultimately rediscovers her original creative passion and the value of being loved. With a delicate touch, the story conveys a warm core message about self-acceptance, cherishing meaningful connections, and embracing growth with a positive mindset—resonating deeply with both children and parents.

Text: Song Mikyung

A leading Korean children’s literature author, she has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2nd Kumho Jeong-in Children’s Literature Award, the 54th Korean Publishing Culture Award, and the 5th Changwon Children’s Literature Award. With works such as “A Certain Child” and “The Child Who Swallowed Snow,” she has established a distinctive fantasy writing style. Meanwhile, through tender and heartfelt narratives like “The Hamster and I” and “A Spring Dream,” she has carved out a unique voice in the Korean children’s literature scene. The “Little Mouse Writer Soso” series marks her long-awaited return to children’s fiction and is her first project conceived from the outset as a multi-book series, aiming to create enduring literature that will accompany young readers for years to come. Through charming, endearing characters, meticulously crafted plots, and heartwarming, healing stories, she offers solace to her readers’ hearts.

Illustrations: Hanzzang

An illustrator known for capturing life’s small joys with warm, gentle brushstrokes, she excels at conveying emotion through a soothing, comforting style—much like Santa Claus, bringing warmth to her audience. Skilled in both writing and illustration, she has authored and illustrated “A Heart Flying into the Sky,” while also providing illustrations for numerous other titles, including “It’s Spring Here Too,” “Where Has Everyone Gone?”, “The Snail Moves House,” and “Little Clumsy’s Cloud Rice Ball Shop.” In this series, she uses soft, muted colors to bring Soso’s everyday life and world to life, not only visualizing the written story but also delicately capturing the expressions and subtle narratives of even the tiniest creatures, touching readers with her warmly rendered artistry.

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