🌈 A story about friendship

children's book authored and illustrated by me

Project Summary


Write, illustrate, and self-publish a story book about exploration, discovery and friendship for readers big and small.


Vision & Goals


•  Create a story inspired by something deeply-rooted in my heart
•  Make content digestible and relatable to readers of all ages
•  Work with my hands by using mixed media—paint, ink, paper
•  Document the process through photos and blurbs
•  Learn something new—self-publishing!


Results


•  A 32-page book for young readers PreK-3
•  Ran a pop-up shop in downtown Los Angeles
•  Established an Etsy store with paper products and tiny wearables inspired by the story’s characters
•  Gained 2 memorable years of writing, editing, and art-making at cafes across LA
•  My first physical book distributed amongst family, friends, and neighbors

My Role


Producer
Co-writer & Editor
Traditional & Digital Illustration
Graphic Design
Art Direction
Print Production


After book production, we created cards and pins inspired by the characters…

Process & Products

Interested in seeing more work?

Let’s (get coffee and) chat!
Email heykarenwang@gmail.com