From Pain to Purpose: How Circle Yuen Transforms Life’s Challenges into Picture Books That Heal, Empower, and Offer Hope to Children and Families Navigating Life’s Toughest Journeys.

Discover how a two-year journey in the Pathways Into Children’s Publishing program transformed my approach to storytelling and illustration. Learn how Nicola Davies’s profound words, “one heart at a time,” and her climate justice text shaped my creative process, inspiring me to bridge generations and bring hope through meaningful visuals.

From exhibitions to fairs, book projects, and awards, this year has been a whirlwind of firsts and unforgettable milestones.