Editorial Illustration for The Guardian
THE GUARDIAN
As borders closed, I became trapped in my Americanness
I Dream of Popo
I DREAM OF POPO
My newest book, written by New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne, is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever.
I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms.
I wave at Popo before I board my flight.
I talk to Popo from across the sea.
I tell Popo about my adventures.
When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong.
Editorial Illustration for The Wall Street Journal
WALL STREET JOURNAL
China’s Effort to Erase the June 4 Protests From History
Editorial Illustration for New York Public Radio
NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
Undiscovered Podcast
Curious Artist: Drawing Trees and Leaves
THE CURIOUS ARTIST: DRAWING TREES AND LEAVES
Written by Julia Kuo and Michael Wojtech
Capture the essence of the forest with Drawing Trees and Leaves.
Trees are a perennially inspiring subject for artists. Think of their beautiful multicolored leaves in the fall, or the way the snow settles on their branches in the winter. Start by learning how to identify trees and leaves, their benefit and life stages, the oldest trees, famous forests, and other fascinating aspects and phases of growth. Then, use this inspiration paired with charming prompts to draw the diverse beauty of these endlessly captivating and beautiful subjects.
Flip this book open vertically; these are drawings of tall trees!
The Sound of Silence
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
Written by Katrina Goldsaito and illustrated by Julia Kuo
Do you have a favorite sound? little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence.
But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall!
Where is silence?
Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all.
Everyone Eats!
EVERYONE EATS
Written and illustrated by Julia Kuo
From rabbits to birds to mice, this board book features a wide variety of cute critters and the scrumptious foods they eat. And all the things the animals eat—carrots, berries, seeds—can be eaten by a toddler, too!