Cam Anh Nguyen is an illustrator and storyteller from Vietnam. Her creative inspiration comes from her nostalgic childhood memories, especially her mother's diverse stamps brought home from work. These tiny pictures, each telling a story, marked her first encounter with visual storytelling. Cam Anh's work covers various themes, but two that consistently inspire her are the human connection to nature and the legacies that tie people to their communities. These themes are apparent in her collaboration with conservationists, animal protection organizations, and artisans.

After a few years of hard work in advertising and short films, she gradually transitioned into children's book illustration, focusing on drawing picture books and learning how to write. Cam Anh enjoys working with traditional media, primarily using watercolor, gouache, ink, and colored pencils. When she’s not painting, you can find her walking with her dog, Mun Moon, or playing with her three cats: Thi, Sún, and Cozy.

Recipient of the We Need Diverse Book Mentorship Program 2025

Recipient of the Highlight Foundation Kidlit Women Scholarship 2024

Best project in Creating Digital-Based Book Contents for Children’s Education 2024 by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange(KOFICE)

Certificate of Distinction in Botanical Illustration, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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