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Photo by: Lindsay Wiser

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Photo by: Lindsay Wiser

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Photo by: Lindsay Wiser

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Short Bio

Vicky Fang is the author of the Layla and the Bots chapter books series, the Best Buddies early reader series, the I Can Code board book series, and the picture book Invent-a-Pet. She is the author-illustrator of Friendbots, AlphaBot, and the forthcoming Ava Lin and One Mad Cat series. A former Google product designer, she now writes and illustrates children’s books full-time. Vicky Fang lives in California. You can learn more at vickyfang.com.

Longer Bio

Vicky Fang is the author of the Layla and the Bots chapter books series, the Best Buddies early reader series, the I Can Code board book series, and the picture book Invent-a-Pet. She is the author-illustrator of Friendbots, AlphaBot, and the forthcoming Ava Lin and One Mad Cat series. A former Google product designer, she now writes and illustrates children’s books full-time.

She started writing to support the growing need for early STEM education, particularly for girls and kids of color. Vicky now also illustrates many of her titles, on topics of SEL, STEM, and creativity. She writes fiction stories with fun and endearing characters, as well as non-fiction books with interactive elements to engage young readers. Vicky’s goal is to inspire kids to approach their world creatively, thoughtfully, and boldly.

She is also a former TV actress, theater director, game designer, and installation artist. She has presented her work at PlayCon, EYEO, SIGGRAPH, and others. She holds seven invention patents.

Vicky Fang lives in California. You can learn more at vickyfang.com.