Recommendation P4
Prologue P11

Chapter 1 Even on days when my heart wavers
Moments of laughing and crying with the children, and reflecting on myself as a teacher.

01 My Little Mirrors _ Moon Jeong-won P20
02 Teacher, we're here _ Lee Ga-hyeon P27
03 Three Crossroads _Bae Ju-mi P35
04 Teacher from Space _ Shin Su-min P44
05 How can a heart break? _Odabin P50
06 Mold _ Kim Bo-hyun P58
07 Life's Tales: The Blessings of Saengongjima _ Hwang Sang-woo P66
08 Please give me some Mychu _Yeom Deok-won P73
09 Fri Sat Sun _Im Eun-kwang P79
10. Mr. Ahn in Slam Dunk, Our School's Mr. Jang _ Jang Deok-jin P85
A World Made of 11 Chords _ Kim Jin-su, P93

Chapter 2: A Teacher Who Learns from Children
Teachers who grow together, even if they are not perfect

01 Iced Tea Date _ Moon Jeong-won P100
02 I live in the next class _ Lee Ga-hyeon P106
03 The Perfect Teacher _Bae Ju-mi P113
04 The Teacher Who Crossed the Line _Shin Su-min P120
05 Learning from Children _ Odabin P128
06 Unconditional Love _ Kim Bo-hyun P134
07 In Search of the Heart _ Hwang Sang-woo P140
08 System Design Teacher _ Yeom Deok-won P147
09 Children Who Grew Up with Cherry Tomatoes _Eun-kwang Lim P155
10 A tragedy from afar, a comedy up close _Jang Deok-jin P161
11 You are the flower that brings happiness _Kim Jin-su P168

Chapter 3: Back to Tomorrow's Classroom
The courage to return to the classroom after parting, regret, and resolutions

01 Why Study? _ Moon Jeong-won, P178
02 Tag _ Lee Ga-hyeon P186
03 Decided Not to Stop _Bae Ju-mi P192
04 I like transparent colors _Shin Su-min P200
05 How to Comfort Unexperienced Grief _ Odabin P206
06 Same Classroom, Two Perspectives _ Kim Bo-hyun P213
07 The Awl in the Pocket _ Hwang Sang-woo P221
08 Teacher, I also fail classes often _Yeom Deok-won P227
09 A Good Breakup _Im Eun-kwang P233
10 Fear, Observation, and Courage in Class _Jang Deok-jin P238
11 A Classroom Where Students Don't Get Angry for a Year _Kim Jin-su, P245

Epilogue P253

A small but strong record of teachers

The joys and sorrows of relationships with children, the burden of education she had to bear alone, the passion for education she never lost even amidst mistakes and reflections, the quiet solidarity with fellow teachers, and even the quiet reflection that sometimes wavers but ultimately reclaims her own heart… This book reveals the true face of being a teacher.
Their warm hearts, sometimes fragile, sometimes firm, and above all, their love for children, are evident on every page.

As I read this book, I thought back to my early days as a teacher.
It was a time when I was clumsy and afraid, but a word from my children, a line of encouragement from a colleague, and an unexpected letter of thanks were a great comfort.
This book brings back those memories and takes you back to the beginning.
So he speaks quietly to all of us.
"are you okay.
“That’s how everyone grows up.”

This book will serve as a warm guidepost for those aspiring to become teachers, and will offer deep empathy and comfort to those currently on that path, realizing that "I'm not alone."
And for those who have observed the existence of teachers from afar, it will be a valuable window that conveys stories of classrooms that we did not know about, and the warm bonds of affection between children and teachers.

The comfort and encouragement that teachers give to themselves

We often talk about the future of education, but reading this book made me realize once again that the young teachers living in classrooms right now are the future itself.
They're still on the road, but they're definitely heading in the right direction.
And that path is possible only for those who love children more than anyone else, constantly reflect on themselves, and strive to grow together with their peers.
What I'm trying to convey here is not a story about a glamorous and perfect teacher.


Rather, it is a very realistic image of a real teacher who falls and gets up with children, even though he is imperfect.
Rather, I believe that stories about gaining courage and lessons from students, overcoming setbacks in the teacher's exam to return to the classroom, and finding the true path to becoming a teacher through relationships will convey to readers a deeper understanding and empathy for the role of a teacher.

This book is more than just a fragmentary record of my teaching life; it is a story of 'us' growing together.
The images of teachers who become mirrors for their children, reflecting on themselves and sometimes learning and growing more than their children, will bring warm comfort and deep emotion to all who read this book.