About Lee Ho-baek
Born 1962. Lee Ho-baek is a South Korean children's writer.
Lee Ho-baek is a South Korean picture book author and the CEO of the picture book publisher Jaimimage. His 2003 book While We Were Out was chosen as one of the Best Illustrated Books of 2003 by the New York Times.
Career While We Were Out (2000) was translated into seven languages. The New York Times selected it as one of the Best Illustrated Books of 2003, and International Board on Books for Young People awarded it the 2012 Peter Pan Prize.
Bee-bim Bop! was published in the U.S. with text by Linda Sue Park and accompanied by Lee's illustrations.
Publications
As author
Bunny Run My Hangul Friends
As illustrator
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Lee Ho-baek?
South Korean children's writer
When was Lee Ho-baek born?
Lee Ho-baek was born on 12 July 1962.
What is Lee Ho-baek's occupation?
Lee Ho-baek is a children's writer.
What nationality is Lee Ho-baek?
Lee Ho-baek is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lee Ho-baek. https://biography.guide/lee-ho-baek/
MLA: "Lee Ho-baek." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lee-ho-baek/.
Chicago: "Lee Ho-baek." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lee-ho-baek/.
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