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Stop Asian Hate

The recent surge in hate crimes targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities is heartbreaking, sickening, and unacceptable. I am encouraging everyone to learn more, unite, amplify, donate, and play a role—everything counts—in stopping AAPI hate. 

If you're looking for ways to support the AAPI community, this article offers some good suggestions to start.

Here’s an article that addresses talking to kids about xenophobia as it relates to the coronavirus.

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Happy New Year

Kicking off the new year with a tribute to hope. With new beginnings comes renewed hope in the possibilities that await. We made it and we’ll get through what’s next, together. ❤️

Just a quick update on four new books that will be coming out this year. All are available to pre-order now. More information about each book and where to pre-order/purchase provided in the links below:


MIGHTY MOMS
written by Joan Holub and illustrated by Joyce Wan
Release Date: March 2, 2021 
Celebrate the special an...

Black Lives Matter

The events of the past few weeks have been weighing heavily on my heart and mind. I have hope that our generation, as parents, educators, and caregivers, will teach our children to love everyone so that future generations may live in a world that’s filled with love, kindness, compassion, and unity. Change begins with us. The following are links to a few resources that may help you talk to your child about race, racism, and resistance. Sending a hug out to anyone who needs one. 

“You can't go bac...

Home With the Kids

With school, activities, and events cancelled to limit crowds and gatherings, a lot of you may be looking for things you can do with your kids while under self quarantine and social isolation.

Starting Monday, March 16th I will be sharing daily videos of me giving mini drawing tutorials, reading from some of my books, and talking about book and art stuff on Facebook and Instagram. 

Also, just a little reminder that a bunch of my picture books have free core curriculum aligned teacher's guides...

New Book: SLEEPY FARM by Joyce Wan

I'm happy to announce the release of my latest book SLEEPY FARM, a sweet bedtime lift-the-flap board book. Afollow-up to the bestsellerPEEK-A-BOO FARM, babies and toddlerswill love to help tuck snuggly critters into bed by lifting large flaps to reveal tucked-in snoozing farm animals like a sheep, chick, frog, and more!

Yes! The actual coverIS sparkly!

SLEEPY FARMis available wherever books are sold.
Indiebound(I encourage you to support your local independent bookstore whenever you can.Most...

Happy New Year!

A new decade filled with possibilities...

May all your dreams come true. Let's do this! Happy new year, everyone! XO

Merry Monday Sale 25% Off Entire Order

In the spirit of the holidays, enjoy 25% off on your order in my shop today December 2nd onwanart.complus free shipping for orders over $30 (free shipping applies to U.S. orders only). Goodies just added include new signed art prints for your little one's room or reading nook, sticker set featuring 15 female trailblazers, DREAM BIG , and more.
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Use code: merrymonday25
Sale ends December 3rd at 3am EST

Also, if you have purchased any of my books for the holidays and would like them...

New Book: DREAM BIG by Joyce Wan

I'm happy to announce the release of my latest book, DREAM BIG, written and illustrated by me and published by Scholastic. This book is about all the ways one can dream, achieve, and succeed and it features 15 heartfelt tributes to female icons and trailblazers throughout history such as Rosa Parks, Jane Goodall, Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, and more. With an inspiring message of encouragement and hope, I hope this book is a gift to be treasured and shared for years to come. 

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DREAM BIG Preorder Giveaway!

This week marks the one month to publication of my next book DREAM BIG that will be out July 9th. If you've been following me on social media, I've been sharing sneak peeks (such as these here, here, and here ). I can’t believe that this book is so close to being in the world. I’m so excited to share this book with you all and I want to to do something fun this time by giving away goodies to everyone who preorders a copy. And yes, I mean EVERYONE. Well, at least while supplies last!

If you...

Happy 10 Year Book-iversary!

{Note: Originally posted on Twitter here.}

The #10YearChallenge (where people have been posting pictures of themselves 10 years ago and today side-by-side) made me reflect not so much about the differences in the way I look, but about how much my life has changed since then and all that I’ve learned. 


(Headshot on the right: City Headshots) 

Ten years ago this week my first children's book "Greetings from Kiwi and Pear" was published. I was also drowning deep in credit card debt that was spiral...