Borders

Birds can fly over borders, fish can swim across them, and the internet can reach beyond them, yet people cannot cross them without permission.

Take a journey and explore how borders look around the world! From desert fences and mountain passes, to rivers, bridges, and bustling checkpoints, borders shape how countries—and people—connect.

This beautifully illustrated book invites young readers to discover different borders, understand why they exist, and think about how they affect our lives. With stunning visuals and thought-provoking ideas, Borders encourages curiosity, empathy, and a fresh perspective on the connections that unite us all. 

First published in South Korea, Borders has earned international acclaim for its originality and impact, garnering a triple crown of prestigious honors: the 62nd Korea Book Award, Taiwan’s Openbook Good Book Award, and the renowned French Prix Sorcières for nonfiction.

About the Author

Gudol studied photography at university before spending two and a half years backpacking across the globe. After a period of living in India, she returned to Korea to focus on her writing. She is the author of Borders and Seven Grandmothers and the Playground. Her work has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the 62nd Korea Book Award, the BIR Golden Goblin Award, the Taiwan Openbook Good Book Award, the Korean Andersen Award for Children's Poetry, and the Insper Award for book design. She lives in South Korea.