James Yang

F train pulled up just as I entered the station and as it stopped I was able step into the car I needed without breaking stride. This is the NYC version of a Christmas miracle.

God I love "We'll circle back after the Holidays" season.

Couple indoors with Christmas tree happily looking at snowfall

We love the first snow. The second or third snow not so much but the first snow is glorious.

As an illustrator, animators have my utmost respect. I finished keyframes for an animation and am still in the loop for a project. Animators are chill about revisions which can be many. I get a note that requires an extra hour of work and you would think I was asked to solve cold fusion.

Gave a talk at the Society Of Illustrators along with Caldecott winners and lemme tell you something. They know what to do with a pencil.

Collage person in sweater with elbow patches and smoking pipe looking like an author

At the Society Of Illustrators today with Caldecott Honors Micha Archer and winner Doug Salati as we talk to librarians about how images are made. Wearing a sweater with elbow patches because I hear librarians love bookmakers who wear elbow patches.

Friends on maze having a conversation

How to navigate awkward conversations for Experience Life

So awesome. Just learned in Church that Jesus was born in 6 BC. It’s because the calendar guy got the math wrong.

Person with an open box as head with puzzle pieces dropping into his head

Learned a Buddhist concept while researching that has chilled me out about disinformation. You can learn to see with clear eyes but what others choose to see is on them, not you.

Couple wearing fuzzy winter coats with hoods

The Yangs hear the nights are about to get cold

Asked editor if I really need to do research for next children's book and she's like "Well, your idea is based on a historical event so mayyyyyyybe?"

Hunter looking for turkey that is as big as a forest

It's Thanksgiving, run turkey, RUN!

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An interview with Workbook.com about the making of the 2026 Love Stamps. It's nice to know that stamps are still considered a big deal.
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The Board Book, Bus! Stop! with a boy chasing a bus he just missed

If you visit the Holiday Train Show in Grand Central Station at the Transit Museum shop, you can also pick up Bus! Stop! Fun fact: the birds in Bus! Stop! are cousins to the birds on the 2026 Love Stamp.

Quick Bugonia review: Never have I seen an ending so dark that made me so happy

Nineteenth Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair Calling all young book lovers! Meet nearly 50 of your favorite Brooklyn authors and illustrators as they share their latest publications.

James Yang
Come to the Brooklyn Children's Book Fair this Sunday at the Brooklyn Museum from 11:30 to 3:30. If your kids love picture books a ton of your favorite Brooklyn Children's book authors and illustrators will be there too including me!
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Man emerging from a concrete head looking at a beautiful landscape

Morning post election mood

Stamp sheet of bird couples with hearts in love

So geeked here's the sheet for the 2026 Love Stamps © 2025 USPS. If you want to learn more check out www.stampsforever.com/stamps/love-...

2026 Love stamps featuring mid century styled birds as couples with hearts

Guess who has Love stamps coming out in 2026? Me aka the illustrator of love ❤
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Person in a hole stringing together a ladder of lights

Positive baby steps to get out of a hole. Originally for AD SooJin Buzelli

I like teeth cleanings. They’re like a Chinese foot massage for the mouth.

OUCH

I'm not the only one who types "I HATE YOU" in email, deletes it then runs bawling into the bathroom after receiving notes on an illustration I thought was finished, right?

Young Isamu Noguchi hugging a rock that speaks

Received a lovely note from a reader this weekend who said they saw A Boy Named Isamu at the The Noguchi Museum and it brought her to tears. The money is nice but this is the real reward of doing children's books.
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YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Diner Lobster - SNL

Something to psych yourself up for the No Kings March!
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I figured out why we all love our wireless Dyson Vacuums. It's like a Fisher Price toy for adults.

Mrs Yang asked why other illustrators can't adjust their art to different eras like I did and I said I'm special and she said no that can't be it.

Tiny guy made from American flag in a forest of KKK hoods

I see the Supreme Court is planning to rear its head again.

Drones delivering packages to cargo ship from dock

When you need a huggable drone I'm the guy. Illustration about drones and shipping for DBusiness Magazine

Guy in boxers and undershirt with his clothes

Sure the Egyptians built the pyramids but the Yangs just finished laundry.