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Short Bio

Vicky Fang is the author-illustrator of the Ava Lin chapter book series, the Friendbots early comic series, the AlphaBot novelty book, and the forthcoming One Mad Cat early graphic novel series. She is the author of the Layla and the Bots series, the Best Buddies series, the I Can Code board book series, the picture books Invent-a-Pet and The Boo Crew Needs You!, and the forthcoming Lots and Lots of Ocelots. A former Google product designer, she now writes and illustrates children’s books full-time. You can learn more at vickyfang.com.

Longer Bio

Vicky Fang is the author-illustrator of the Ava Lin chapter book series, the Friendbots early comic series, the AlphaBot novelty book, and the forthcoming One Mad Cat early graphic novel series. She is the author of the Layla and the Bots series, the Best Buddies series, the I Can Code board book series, the picture books Invent-a-Pet and The Boo Crew Needs You!, and the forthcoming Lots and Lots of Ocelots. 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 twelve invention patents.

Originally from Boston, Vicky now lives in North Vancouver, BC.

You can learn more at vickyfang.com.

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Awards & Recognition

Junior Library Guild Gold Selection Standard (One Mad Cat and the Missing Book)

Bank Street Books Best Children’s Books of the Year 2025 (Ava Lin, Best Friend!)

District of Columbia 2025 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Ages 6-9 (Ava Lin, Best Friend!

Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers of 2024 (Ava Lin, Best Friend!)

Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids List 2024 (Ava Lin, Best Friend!)

Austin ISD 5 Book Dive: 2024 Book Picks for Grades PK-2 (Layla and the Bots: Happy Paws)

SLJ Best Book of 2023 (Best Buddies: A Pie for Us!)

CALIBA Golden Poppy Award Finalist 2023 (AlphaBot)

SLJ Starred Review (Best Buddies: A Pie for Us!)

ALA GNCRT 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List (Friendbots: Blink and Block Bug Each Other)

Capstone: 15 Diverse Authors to Watch in 2020

2021-2022 Picture Book Winner  of the Morning Calm Medal (Invent-a-Pet)

Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award 2021 Honor (Layla and the Bots)

Bookriot: 20 Must-Read Picture Books from 2020 (Invent-a-Pet)