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LeUyen Pham was born in Vietnam. When she was two years old, her family fled the country in the final days of the Vietnam War and came to the United States. She grew up in Southern California and always loved to draw, but studied political science at UCLA for two years in order to follow her mother's wishes that she become a lawyer. When the head of the art department recognized LeUyen's artistic abilities she was able to change her course. After earning her degree in illustration at the Art Center College of Design, LeUyen worked for DreamWorks Feature Animation as a layout artist until she was able to leave that job and become involved in children's books, which was her true passion. Today LeUyen Pham has illustrated over fifty children's books and written several. She lives in California with her family.

The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare
Written by Shannon Hale
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
When a goo monster crashes the science fair, the Princess in Black is on the job, and with the help of the Princess in Blankets, sets out to save the science fair.

Bear Came Along
Written by Richard T. Morris
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
An assortment of animals living separate lives discover they need each other when they have a chance encounter on a river.

Vampirina in the Snow
Written by Anne Marie Pace
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Vampirina and all her monster friends and family celebrate a snow day

Best Friends in the Universe
Written by Stephanie Watson
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Hector and Louie are writing a book to explain the many reasons that they are the best friends in the universe--but will their friendship, and their book, survive when they start to reveal each others secrets?

Stop That Yawn!
Written by Caron Levis
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Gabby convinces Granny to leave Sleepytown and stay up all night in a new place, but before long, a contagious yawn takes control.

Sheep 101
Written by Richard T. Morris
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
100 sheep have leapt over a fence to help a child fall asleep, but when the 101st sheep gets stuck, chaos ensues.

The Itchy Book
Written and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Brontosaurus, and T-Rex each have an itch, but Dino-Mo reminds them of the sign with a very important rule: Dinosaurs do not scratch.

Best Friends
Written by Shannon Hale
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Best Friends is the vividly honest follow-up to the runaway bestselling graphic memoir Real Friends. Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon's got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and which boys she's allowed to talk to. Who makes these rules anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them? Or should she follow her heart? Bestselling creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first boyfriends, and finding your own path. To be published on August 27, 2019!

The Becket List
Written by Adele Griffin
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
When New York City native Becket Branch moves to the country with her family to help run her grandmother's farm and store, she finds that new friends, hostile chickens, sour lemonade and mischief are only the beginnings of her new life.

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