Hyang-Ja Kim (지은이)
" Born in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea (March 29, 1940)
" Graduated from Gwangju College of Education, Chosun University, and
Chonnam National University Graduate School of Education
" Retired after 40 years of service as a teacher at elementary schools, middle
schools, and special schools (Gwangju Seongmyeong School, etc.)
" Received the New Knowledge Award in the education sector
" Gwangju Metropolitan City Special Education Steering Committee Member,
Special Education Scholarship Data Compilation Committee Member
" Wrote guidebooks and textbooks for special school teachers
" Published essay collection “I Stepped on an Ant’s Foot” and “I Have Written
Poetry Too”
" Korean Literature Award, Gwangju Culture and Arts Achievement Award
" President of Gwangju Women’s Essay Literature Association
" Passed away at the age of 77 (May 25, 2016)