Bae Jeong-oh
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Are the teenagers around us truly okay?
In the era of 100-year lifespans, adolescence lasts only six years.
Although it is a short period, its impact on life
is far greater.
During that time, we experience much pain and suffering.
In those moments, we desperately long for a warm word from someone.
But even though we understand those feelings, why can't we reach out?
There are so many people around us who need empathy and comfort.
Especially for teenagers whose emotions are not fully developed, greater attention is needed.
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Even at this very moment, there are people around us enduring difficult days alone.
How about reaching out to them first?
Hello. I am the author of <Empty Seat>.
I amBaek Jeong-oh, an ordinary high school student,.
This book is both my first novel and my first essay collection.
I wanted to honestly share the experiences I had during my ten years of school.
I went through a painful adolescence.
It gradually ended as I became a high school student,
but the wounds that had already formed did not heal.
I have always loved reading books and have found comfort and empathy through reading.
This time, it is my turn,
for teenagersto help teenagers receive comfort and empathy.
For teenagers,
Since I was young, I have looked at society and wondered from behind the scenes,
if there was any way I could help teenagers who are struggling through difficult days.
However, until now, I have left it as a vague wish without putting it into action.
While writing this book, I wanted to go beyond simply recording the emotions I have seen and experienced,
and find a way to directly help teenagers living difficult lives.
I wanted to continue in that direction.
Many teenagers are enduring without being able to express their emotions.
Theseemotional difficulties can have a negative impact on daily life.
For teenagers who find it hard to stand up on their own,external help is desperately needed.
This book expresses those feelings on their behalf.
It goes beyond simple empathy,
To help teenagersexpress their emotions and
to ensure thatthose signals can be recognized by people around them is
the goal of this project.
By receiving support through this fundingand donating to the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation,
we aim to create aconnection that can lead to direct help, in addition to
empathy and understanding delivered through words.
Through this project, by recording and sharing the emotions of teenagers,
as ateenager myselfCreator as afirst step I am about to take.
This book is not simply a record of personal experiences and emotions,
but an attempt to express the emotions that teenagers have not been able to convey,
and to deliver those feelings to society.Firstattempt it is.
In the future, I will continue to write about and share the emotions of teenagers,
so that these storiesempathy andunderstanding,direct help can lead to activities that
I want to continue.
Green Umbrella Children's Foundation
The Green Umbrella Children's Foundation supports children who are experiencing emotional and environmental difficultiesChildren and adolescents are the target of the support programs conducted bya child welfare specialized institution.
ChildFund Korea is
an organization that I believed could ultimately connect the rewards and purpose of this project,
as well as my self-actualization.
I thought it was an institution that could ultimately link them together.
Some of the activities ofChildFund Korea related to this project will beintroduced to you.
Case 1. Healing camp to find myself
Children and adolescents who had difficulties in peer relationshipsthrough camps and activity programs were able to
gain experiences that helped them recover and develop social skills with friends,
express their emotions, and build peer relationships.We are helping to make this possible.
Case 2. Parent Education
In addition to support for children and adolescents,
Parent education program Through
Home and environmentimprovementactivities are being carried out.
Ways to help parents and children understand and communicate with each other
The problem of adolescents not being able to express their emotions wellis helpful in resolving this issue.
Case 3. Mine-Up Project Agreement
Mind-Up business agreement Through this, psychological therapists visit schools directly
For students experiencing emotional difficultiesdirect support is being provided.
These activities
To help children and adolescents who have difficulty expressing their emotions,the direction of this project and
are directly connected.
<Empty Seat> book expresses the emotions that adolescents find hard to reveal,
and conveys those emotions to society,creating empathy, which is the goal.
The empathy created in this way leads to donations,
to ChildFund KoreaFoundation through
and is delivered to actual children and adolescents in need,
so that emotional empathy canlead to practical support, creating a
form of empathy-support, which we aim to achieve.
*Notice*
This project is mainly targeted at adolescents, but also includes children who are in the developmental stage leading into adolescence.
Book Q&A
Q. What is the story of <Empty Seat> about?
It is a story about the subtle cracks that form in friendships amidst seemingly ordinary days.
Rather than focusing on a single event,it is a piece that talks about emotions that accumulate in daily life.
Q. Aren't school stories common?
You have probably encountered many school stories through dramas, movies, and books.
Although there are many stories about adolescence in the world, most have been dramatized.
In my writing, I have included students' stories without exaggeration.
I hope this honest story of adolescence reaches you.
Q. Who do you recommend this book to?
I recommend this book to parents with adolescent children,
and to students who have shy friends.
Although these adolescents are commonly seen around us,
you may hear stories of adolescents who perhaps received less attention.
Q. What kind of person is the main character 'Yuna'?
Yuna is an ordinary high school student you might find around you.
There is nothing particularly special, but because it is not special,
I was able to represent the story of an ordinary teenager.
Q. How would you briefly introduce this book?
This book is more than just a simple story about teenagers.
Stories that teenagers could not tell or were unable to share, are spoken on their behalf in this book.
Preview
To teenagers living in pain,a message of empathy,
and to those around them,I want to share how to help.
With Wadiz
While looking for ways to create a book and receive support, I happened to come across a Wadiz advertisement.
As I proceeded with support for teenagers,
I wanted to share the message I wish to convey through this book,
and present the book to supporters,Wadiz seemed to be the most suitable place.
Reward Introduction
[Early Bird] rewards are limited to 70 units.
Paperback book
The shipping fee for paperback books is 100 KRW. (Same cost for remote and island areas)
Delivery is made through the Bookk platform.
E-book
After payment, the e-book will be sent sequentially to your Wadiz registered email.
Other inquiries
If you contact krazmiy@gmail.com, we will assist you.
Refund policy
Refunds for change of mind are not available.
Refunds are difficult if there are only minor scratches or no significant defects in the reward.
If you believe there is a significant defect, please contact the maker via email (keazmiy@gmail.com).
Funding usage plan
The funds will be used for book production and shipping after the project ends.
Reward production and shipping are scheduled to be completed within two weeks after the project ends.
(Production and shipping will be handled by the Bookk platform on behalf.)
I will not take any profit from this funding.
Except for the funds needed for reward production and shipping, the remaining proceeds will be donated after reward delivery is complete.
The proceeds will be donated to ChildFund Korea.
ChildFund Korea is a child welfare organization dedicated to supporting children and youth.
To the youth who are struggling in unseen places,
It may offer a small comfort to those around us who are in need of help.
Plans and updates on the use of funding, including reward production, will be shared via Maker News and SNS within a week after the project ends..
A final word
I am an ordinary high school student.
I have neither outstanding abilities nor a unique background.
Because there was nothing special about me,
I was able to write the story of an ordinary high school student.
I hope this book will be the first experience of being understood for someone.
Adolescents grow through genuine interest and care.
With the support of our backers, I will strive to grow diligently.