Thao LamTag

May 22, 2019

Picture Book Author & Paper Artist Thao Lam on the Books that Shaped Her & the Canadian Illustrator Whose Work Taught Her to Draw

When you read the title of My Cat Looks Like My Dad (Owlkids Books), the latest picture book from acclaimed writer/illustrator Thao Lam, you immediately know you're in for something funny, charming, ...

A blue background with a black city skyline beneath it. On top is the book Angelhunting by JJ Hong Sayo. Next to the book is a quote from Publisher's Weekly.

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A blue background with a black city skyline beneath it. On top is the book Angelhunting by JJ Hong Sayo. Next to the book is a quote from Publisher's Weekly.

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