Hannah Chung is an author-illustrator who loves creating stories with a sense of wonder and warmth. Her art and stories are inspired by playful conversations with children, the many hometowns she grew up in, and all the life lessons from being an older sister. Her debut picture book, The Most Perfect Persimmon, is set to release in Fall 2024 with Astra Young Readers. Outside of creating children’s books, Hannah has a decade of experience as designer and entrepreneur in the field of children’s health and with student innovators, having garnered recognitions like Time Best Inventions and SXSW Interactive Innovation Award. She spends her time in Providence, Rhode Island, and Seoul, South Korea.