Illustrator J. Yang at Ames Public Library

Dog-Eared Books is proud to offers sales of If You’re a Kid Like Gavin &  The Good Hair Day, illustrated by J Yang books as part of the Ames Public Library hosting J Yang for Pridefest 2024. Pre-order a copy of If You’re A Kid Like Gavin and The Good Hair Day to pick up the day of the event at the Ames Public Library. A limited number of books will be available the day of the event on September 14, 2024.

J will be conducting both a Family Story time at 10:30 AM (1st floor story time room) and then an Adult Artist Talk  talking about his process from 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM (Danfoss room, 2nd  floor) at the Ames Public Library.

If you are not local or can’t make the event but would still like a signed copy of one of J Yang’s books, you can order to have shipped to you home by clicking the button below. 

J Yang is an illustrator. They grew up in NYC and moved to Ames in 2021! The sky is big here and it’s fun to see horses. J works in children’s illustration, and fosters rabbits, along with permanent pets shrimp, gecko, and snake. His work often has queer themes, brought to life in a fun and colorful way!  

Some things J has worked on include: HarperCollins (If You’re a Kid Like Gavin, 2022, The Queen Bees of Tybee County, 2024, Like A Mother Bear, 2027)  Abrams Books (The Good Hair Day, 2023) 

Scholastic (The Secret Battle of Evan Pao, 2022; Attack of the Black Rectangles, 2022, Gut Reaction, 2023)  Tor (Let All the Children Boogie, 2020; D.I.Y., 2022, Salt Water, 2023, Three O’Clock Dragon, 2023) Macmillan (May the Best Man Win, 2021)  MTV (Hot Boy Summer, 2024)  Little Bee/Glaad (Our Rainbow & Spirit Day; 2018 & 2019) … and, if your school uses Amplify Education for part of their curriculum, you’ll have seen some of J’s work in the math section!