The American Library in Paris
Children’s Writer-in-Residence

The Children’s Writer-in-Residence program of the American Library in Paris is a pilot initiative created in 2026 to foster creative exchange between children’s literature and the Library community. Building upon the success of our Writer-in-Residence and Cultural Fellowship Programs, the Children’s Writer-in-Residence offers accomodation and a private workspace at the Library, along with access to our exceptional collection, including over 20,000 print titles and materials for children and young adults.

Over the course of their residency, the Children’s Writer-in-Residence has the opportunity to engage with children, families, and the broader Library community through a public-facing program.

Please note that the Children’s Writer-in-Residence position is by invitation only. We do not accept applications.

LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of more than one hundred books for children. LeUyen (pronounced Lay-Win) is the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Bear Came Along by Richard Morris and Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang (an NPR Best Book of the Year). Along with Shannon Hale, Uyen has created several iconic children’s book series. With Shannon and Dean Hale, she created the middle grade series, Princess in Black and with Shannon, she created the groundbreaking graphic memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever. Most recently, Shannon and Uyen have written and illustrated the Itty-Bitty-Kitty-Corn picture book series.

These days, Uyen lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two sons.