The revelation of this family secret prompted the author to launch an extensive historical research project and conduct interviews with other families, who had undergone similar tragic experiences of separation. Gendry-Kim's graphic novel was first inspired by her mother's confession when she revealed that she had been separated from her own sister amid the chaos of the war. The other five competing titles are: "Ballad for Sophie," "Castaways," "Sweet Paprika," "This is How I Disappear" and "Yellow Cab." "The Waiting," first released in 2020 and later translated into English by Janet Hong, is in the running for the prize in the Best International Book category. The Harvey Awards have celebrated quality comic books, graphic novels and manga since its establishment in 1988 to commemorate the literary achievements of Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993), the American cartoonist, editor and pioneer of the genre. Graphic novelist Keum Suk Gendry-Kim's "The Waiting," which tells the heart-wrenching story of families forcibly separated during the 1950-53 Korean War, has been nominated for this year's prestigious Harvey Awards. Keum Suk Gendry-Kim's "The Waiting," translated into English by Janet Hong / Courtesy of Drawn & Quarterly
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