Themes
Park writes historical fiction. With the exception of three picture books and two novels, all of Park’s books center upon Korean history and Korean culture. Her first three novels are set in ancient or medieval Korea. However, her fourth novel, When My Name Was Keoko, is about the more recent history of Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II. Project Mulberry occurs in a contemporary setting outside Chicago. Park’s book, Archer’s Quest, introduces to you a historical figure into modern times. Park shares her passion for baseball in her book, Keeping Score. Park's latest book, A Long Walk to Water features family friend Salva Dut and his childhood experience growing up in the Sudan as well as another character Nya who spends her entire day gathering and transporting water to her family.
Park researches her Korean heritage for her books, demonstrated by historical details within the story along with sections for author’s notes and bibliographies. Her topics feature characteristic elements of Korean culture, including: embroidery (Seesaw Girl); kite fighting (The Kite Fighters); celadon pottery (A Single Shard); silkworms (Project Mulberry); Korean food (Bee-Bim Bop); and archery (Archer’s Quest). She also continues to publish poetry.
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