Leslie graduated from VCUarts with a BFA in Painting and Printmaking in 2016. She is in love with words and pictures, and her favorite picture books are those that make you cry — happy or sad tears are fine. She works with oils, colored pencils and crayons, or cut paper, always with a focus on color. She is currently trying to get her first original children's book published and is an assistant editor with F&B publications. See more of her work, learn about her other endeavors, and start a conversation at www.lesliepyo.com.

Leslie Pyo illustrated: