Yumi heo

Yumi Heo

By wayfan
  • Birth

    Birth

    Yumi Heo was born in Korea.
  • Childhood in the Korean Countryside

    Childhood in the Korean Countryside

    Yumi Heo famously stated during her interview with The Portfolio in 2013 - "Nature is my playground"
  • MFA in Illustration

    MFA in Illustration

    Officially moved to the New York in the United States and received an MFA in Illustration at the New York School of Visual Arts.
  • The Rabbit's Judgement

    The Rabbit's Judgement

    After being rejected for publication, Heo was chosen by Laura Godwin to be an illustrator for a Korean folktale. The Rabbit's judgement was published.
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    Biggest Accomplishments

    The Lonely Lioness and the Ostrich Chicks were chosen one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books by the New York Times. Heo also gave a presentation for the International Reading Association Conference and the American Library Association Conference.
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    Q is for Queens

    Yumi created an art installation, which featured 30 stained glass windows. It showcased people from Queens and landmarks.
  • Collaborated with Lenore Look

    Collaborated with Lenore Look

    Yumi Heo illustrates for Henry's First-Moon Birthday written by Lenore Look.
  • Passing

    Passing

    After a successful career, creating over 30 books through writing and visual arts, Yumi Heo passed away due to cancer.