Huy Voun Lee

Huy Voun Lee arrived in New York City at the age of six as a Cambodian refugee. She quickly developed a love for art and Origami. Huy has written and illustrated many books for children using her colorful cut paper style incorporating Chinese characters into her books. On many days, she can be found sharing the joys of Origami and art with school children in New York City and visitors of the Museum of Natural History. Huy studied at the School for Visual Arts and lives with her husband on the Upper West Side.
Awards / Honors
- 2022 CCBC Choices- Like a Dandelion
- 2022 Bank Street Books List- Like a Dandelion
- 2021, Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2021 About Crossing Borders – Like a Dandelion
- 2021 Featured in the Eric Carle Museum “Asians, Everyday” Online Exhibition
- 2013 Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Book of the Year – Red, White, and Boom!
- 2013 Society of Illustrator’s Original Art Show – Red, White and Boom!
- 2011 Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Book of the Year – Fire Drill