Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1937, Kwon Jeong-saeng made his debut as a writer of stories for children when his work was selected in the annual literary competition sponsored by the daily Chosun Ilbo. His works include stories for children such as The Moon over the Apple Orchard, Children by the Sea, Ddolbae Has Been to the Moon (these were published by Changbi Publishers), and Doggy Poo, essay collection Rolling Like a Heap of Dung, and poetry collection The Country Where Mother Lives. Characterized by compassion for neglected and insignificant things and people in this world, his works are all the more moving because, despite their treatment of heavy topics such as the Korean War and the ensuing national division, they recount the stories of 'little people’ with much lyricism.