James Yang

I did not want to live in interesting times.

Two rolling suitcases smiling together

Hung out with a bunch of young illustrators and designers and blew their minds. Told them that Mrs Yang and I met before there were apps.

Saw a poll which said 85 percent of Kpop fans listen to Kpop to relieve stress. This explains why I binge it more than teenagers in 2025.

If you're wondering if I'm too old to think that Kpop Demon Hunters is by far the best animated film of the Summer the answer is no.

Happy Bunny hot air balloon with tinier bunny head character riding inside the gondola

More August days in the 70's please

The Making of A Universe Big & Small: A Story About Carl Sagan - Society of Illustrators Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan loved asking questions—he wanted to learn about everything from the smallest atoms to the vastness of the galaxy. And by usi

Aug 6th at the Society of Illustrators at 6:30, a behind the scenes talk with Viking Children's Book Editor/Associate Publisher Tamar Brazis, Senior Art Director Jim Hoover and myself about the making of A Universe Big & Small: A Story About Carl Sagan.

societyillustrators.org/event/the-ma...

Yes, please

I have a Larry David situation at my local golf course. I'm popular with the staff but it's because they think I'm a better golfer and bigger children's book author than I really am.

Picture book cover with a young Carl Sagan with thoughtful pose as atoms, cells, planets, and galaxies swirl around him

I'm on the Circulating Ideas Summer Reading Spectacular Podcast with Librarian Steve Thomas talking about A Universe Big & Small: A Story of Carl Sagan. We talk about stuff!
circulatingideas.com/2025/07/24/2...

Happy Gillmore's hockey jersey, golf bag with clubs, golf club, golf ball and gopher from Caddyshack lined up to buy a ticket at a movie theater with surprised ticket person.

New Illo: The Secret to a Great Golf Movie for Washington Post. AD Chris Rukan. If you're wondering if my Bill Murray impersonation from Caddyshack is stellar the answer is yes
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

It’s not nice to brag but I’m on a subway car with superb air conditioning.

Happy guy with cup of coffee basking in the sun

Made coffee this morning and while brewing it smelled like I was brewing farts. Even more disturbing it was delicious.

Totally valid and disgusting (Remember it is a Rupert Murdoch owned publication) but two different topics. How many mainstream publications that seem more tolerant of others have bent the knee? CBS with Colbert is just the latest example. It would be nice if mainstream media stood up for a change

Man in house vacuuming looking through the window at robins building a nest in the tree. A cat is sleeping on the window ledge

Who had The Wall Street Journal on their bingo card as the publication not willing to bend the knee to Trump in 2025? Not me! Anyhoo here's an illustration for WSJ about learning the joys of homemaking from a couple of birds. I like birds.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ho...

That’s ridiculous

I like the Superman movie. I laughed, felt things, and was a happy clam at the end.

We're never without a supply. That would be madness

Here's a math problem: I ate a solitary popsicle from the freezer that's a year old even though it might kill me because waste is bad but I threw away bubble wrap from a delivery because we have a year supply of used bubble wrap. Am I a good or bad Asian husband?

I love working on my books but only on days when I do not suck.

It's Hot Old Asian Guys With No Hair Summer

Promotion with photo of the Author/Artist and his book about Carl Sagan as a young boy exploring the universe big and small.

Next Saturday morning at Lofty Pigeon in Brooklyn it's a Book Launch of A Universe Big & Small and reading for the kids but the important thing is THERE WILL BE SNACKS.
Pop on over but you can register so they know they have enough snacks! (and books too)
www.eventbrite.com/.../special-....

Carl Sagan in a ship looking at the Galaxy in the top frame. Bottom frames: Carl looks at the stars and makes a probe to say hello that he launches from his ship

May the 4th be with you.
(From A Universe Big & Small)

Q&A with James Yang about his new children's picture book, A UNIVERSE BIG & SMALL.
tinyurl.com/2jep4y3t
@jamesyang.bsky.social

Cover of A Universe Big & Small with a young Carl Sagan surrounded by atoms, cells, and planets with a birthday candle surrounded by stars, a ship, and a planet

Today is the book birthday of A Universe Big & Small! What if a young Carl Sagan asked the questions he would later ask as an adult? Available now: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753970...

Young Carl Sagan surrounded by planets and stars

Available Tomorrow, A Universe Big & Small: A Story About Carl Sagan. I am billions and billions percent geeked.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753970...

I would be just has happy with a Moderate Dem who was authentic about working for his community and had the ability to connect without fear how the other side will respond

Mamdani has been an excellent way to reveal which Democrats need to lose their jobs. it has nothing to do with socialism and everything to do wirh cowardice. No wonder why we got swept in ‘24

I think my sweat glands just pulled a muscle

I Voted sticker won't stay on my shirt. Concerned that my shirt doesn't like Democracy.

I love an unexpected skull! Especially a friendly looking guy like this.