Yu Kito Lee “Yuey”
@studio-yuey.bsky.social
Hello! I’m Yuey, a Japanese #Kidlit illustrator and a mama of 3 based in Los Angeles.
Represented by Kait Lee Feldmann at KT Literary.
Member of #SCBWI.
https://www.studio-yuey.com
✉️ hello@studio-yuey.com
Represented by Kait Lee Feldmann at KT Literary.
Member of #SCBWI.
https://www.studio-yuey.com
✉️ hello@studio-yuey.com
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Are you not ready to let go of the spooky season? Me either. 🤗
🌟 If you think I’d be a good fit for your next story, please reach out to my lovely agent Kait Feldmann at @ktliterary.bsky.social
🌟 If you think I’d be a good fit for your next story, please reach out to my lovely agent Kait Feldmann at @ktliterary.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Are you not ready to let go of the spooky season? Me either. 🤗
🌟 If you think I’d be a good fit for your next story, please reach out to my lovely agent Kait Feldmann at @ktliterary.bsky.social
🌟 If you think I’d be a good fit for your next story, please reach out to my lovely agent Kait Feldmann at @ktliterary.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yuey, an illustrator who loves to write and draw stories for kids.
If you think I’d be a good fit for your next project, please get in touch!
I’m represented by the lovely @kaitfeldmann at @ktliterary .
If you think I’d be a good fit for your next project, please get in touch!
I’m represented by the lovely @kaitfeldmann at @ktliterary .
September 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yuey, an illustrator who loves to write and draw stories for kids.
If you think I’d be a good fit for your next project, please get in touch!
I’m represented by the lovely @kaitfeldmann at @ktliterary .
If you think I’d be a good fit for your next project, please get in touch!
I’m represented by the lovely @kaitfeldmann at @ktliterary .
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello art directors, editors and fellow #kidlit friends. I’m Yuey, a Japanese illustrator based in LA. I’d love to collaborate with you on your next picture book project!
I’m represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.
I’m represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.
July 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello art directors, editors and fellow #kidlit friends. I’m Yuey, a Japanese illustrator based in LA. I’d love to collaborate with you on your next picture book project!
I’m represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.
I’m represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌 I’m Yuey, a Japanese illustrator based in Northeast LA. ☀️ I love stories with a sense of adventure. If you think we'd be a good fit, I'd love to explore new projects! I’m represented by Kait Feldmann at @ktliterary.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌 I’m Yuey, a Japanese illustrator based in Northeast LA. ☀️ I love stories with a sense of adventure. If you think we'd be a good fit, I'd love to explore new projects! I’m represented by Kait Feldmann at @ktliterary.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
What is your favorite farmers market stall? Mine is the one with the pickled and preserved goods. 🤤
I’m represented by @Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.
#kidlit #ktliteraryart
What is your favorite farmers market stall? Mine is the one with the pickled and preserved goods. 🤤
I’m represented by @Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.
#kidlit #ktliteraryart
May 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
What is your favorite farmers market stall? Mine is the one with the pickled and preserved goods. 🤤
I’m represented by @Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.
#kidlit #ktliteraryart
What is your favorite farmers market stall? Mine is the one with the pickled and preserved goods. 🤤
I’m represented by @Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.
#kidlit #ktliteraryart
Sliding into #kidlitartpostcard ! 🛝Hello art directors, editors and my fellow #kidlit enthusiasts.
I’m Yuey, an illustrator for children’s books.
It’s been raining in LA and I had to draw this little gang. Would you want to see what they get up to?🌧️😊
Represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary
I’m Yuey, an illustrator for children’s books.
It’s been raining in LA and I had to draw this little gang. Would you want to see what they get up to?🌧️😊
Represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary
March 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Sliding into #kidlitartpostcard ! 🛝Hello art directors, editors and my fellow #kidlit enthusiasts.
I’m Yuey, an illustrator for children’s books.
It’s been raining in LA and I had to draw this little gang. Would you want to see what they get up to?🌧️😊
Represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary
I’m Yuey, an illustrator for children’s books.
It’s been raining in LA and I had to draw this little gang. Would you want to see what they get up to?🌧️😊
Represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary
To process #scbwiny25, I sketched some of the amazing people I spent time with. #Kidlit community is a rare kind of warmth, and getting to talk about picture books and comics with people who are just as passionate was a real treat. 💖 I’m already looking forward to next year.
Thank you SCBWI!
Thank you SCBWI!
February 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
To process #scbwiny25, I sketched some of the amazing people I spent time with. #Kidlit community is a rare kind of warmth, and getting to talk about picture books and comics with people who are just as passionate was a real treat. 💖 I’m already looking forward to next year.
Thank you SCBWI!
Thank you SCBWI!
Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Yuey, and I’m an illustrator for children’s books. I believe in the magic books bring to a kid’s life! I’m all for mischievous adventures, unlikely friendships, and stories about families of every shape and size.
Rep'd by Kait Lee Feldmann at KT Literary
Rep'd by Kait Lee Feldmann at KT Literary
February 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Yuey, and I’m an illustrator for children’s books. I believe in the magic books bring to a kid’s life! I’m all for mischievous adventures, unlikely friendships, and stories about families of every shape and size.
Rep'd by Kait Lee Feldmann at KT Literary
Rep'd by Kait Lee Feldmann at KT Literary
I think I’m ready for the SCBWI conference! Just have to pack my biggest, warmest, poofiest clothes for NY winter.❄️🫣❄️ #scbwiny25 #kidlitart
January 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I think I’m ready for the SCBWI conference! Just have to pack my biggest, warmest, poofiest clothes for NY winter.❄️🫣❄️ #scbwiny25 #kidlitart
It’s hard to believe the holiday festivities were just 2 weeks ago. So many people in my circle have been affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. There’s a tons of resources out there to help these communities, but I’m sharing some want to kidlit-related efforts in the comments.❤️🩹 #kidlitart #LA
January 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It’s hard to believe the holiday festivities were just 2 weeks ago. So many people in my circle have been affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. There’s a tons of resources out there to help these communities, but I’m sharing some want to kidlit-related efforts in the comments.❤️🩹 #kidlitart #LA
Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. 🎄💖☃️
メリークリスマス、そして良いお年を。
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #christmasillustration
メリークリスマス、そして良いお年を。
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #christmasillustration
December 24, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. 🎄💖☃️
メリークリスマス、そして良いお年を。
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #christmasillustration
メリークリスマス、そして良いお年を。
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #christmasillustration
Sketching small but noteworthy moments with some special girls from November-December 2024❤️💃
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookillustration
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookillustration
December 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Sketching small but noteworthy moments with some special girls from November-December 2024❤️💃
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookillustration
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookillustration
#artvsartist 2024! This year, I built my #kidlitart portfolio from the ground up. It wasn’t always easy to stick to it without immediate validation, but I’m so glad I did! Grateful for every little wonder that came my way in 2024. 😺❤️
#artvsartist2024 #childrensbook #illustrator
#artvsartist2024 #childrensbook #illustrator
December 18, 2024 at 10:49 PM
#artvsartist 2024! This year, I built my #kidlitart portfolio from the ground up. It wasn’t always easy to stick to it without immediate validation, but I’m so glad I did! Grateful for every little wonder that came my way in 2024. 😺❤️
#artvsartist2024 #childrensbook #illustrator
#artvsartist2024 #childrensbook #illustrator
So thrilled to share that I’m now represented by the amazing Kait Feldmann at kt literary! A huge thank you to Kait for believing in my work.
I’m truly honored to be a part of her team of incredible artists.
Here’s to creating worlds for kids to explore!
#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart
I’m truly honored to be a part of her team of incredible artists.
Here’s to creating worlds for kids to explore!
#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart
December 5, 2024 at 2:35 PM
So thrilled to share that I’m now represented by the amazing Kait Feldmann at kt literary! A huge thank you to Kait for believing in my work.
I’m truly honored to be a part of her team of incredible artists.
Here’s to creating worlds for kids to explore!
#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart
I’m truly honored to be a part of her team of incredible artists.
Here’s to creating worlds for kids to explore!
#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart
Folktale Week 2024 7: Blossom
Let’s head down to southwest Japan.
This is a folktale called “The Sun and the Moon” from a little island, Amami Oshima.
I’ve portrayed the sun and the moon as twin sisters. ☀️💃💃🌙
#folktaleweekblossom #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #folktales #kidlitart
Let’s head down to southwest Japan.
This is a folktale called “The Sun and the Moon” from a little island, Amami Oshima.
I’ve portrayed the sun and the moon as twin sisters. ☀️💃💃🌙
#folktaleweekblossom #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #folktales #kidlitart
November 24, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Folktale Week 2024 7: Blossom
Let’s head down to southwest Japan.
This is a folktale called “The Sun and the Moon” from a little island, Amami Oshima.
I’ve portrayed the sun and the moon as twin sisters. ☀️💃💃🌙
#folktaleweekblossom #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #folktales #kidlitart
Let’s head down to southwest Japan.
This is a folktale called “The Sun and the Moon” from a little island, Amami Oshima.
I’ve portrayed the sun and the moon as twin sisters. ☀️💃💃🌙
#folktaleweekblossom #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #folktales #kidlitart
Folktale Week 2024 6: Bone
“Suho and the White Horse” is a story based on a Mongolian folktale written by Yuzo Otsuka and is related to the origin of the traditional Mongolian instrument, the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle).”
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart
“Suho and the White Horse” is a story based on a Mongolian folktale written by Yuzo Otsuka and is related to the origin of the traditional Mongolian instrument, the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle).”
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart
November 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Folktale Week 2024 6: Bone
“Suho and the White Horse” is a story based on a Mongolian folktale written by Yuzo Otsuka and is related to the origin of the traditional Mongolian instrument, the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle).”
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart
“Suho and the White Horse” is a story based on a Mongolian folktale written by Yuzo Otsuka and is related to the origin of the traditional Mongolian instrument, the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle).”
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart
Folktale Week 2024 4+5: Trail & Depth
This is a scene from a Chinese folktale, “The Great Race”. There are many versions of the story, but in this one, the Mouse and the Cat trick the Cow into giving them a ride across the river.
#folktaleweek #kidlitart #chinesezodiac
This is a scene from a Chinese folktale, “The Great Race”. There are many versions of the story, but in this one, the Mouse and the Cat trick the Cow into giving them a ride across the river.
#folktaleweek #kidlitart #chinesezodiac
November 21, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Folktale Week 2024 4+5: Trail & Depth
This is a scene from a Chinese folktale, “The Great Race”. There are many versions of the story, but in this one, the Mouse and the Cat trick the Cow into giving them a ride across the river.
#folktaleweek #kidlitart #chinesezodiac
This is a scene from a Chinese folktale, “The Great Race”. There are many versions of the story, but in this one, the Mouse and the Cat trick the Cow into giving them a ride across the river.
#folktaleweek #kidlitart #chinesezodiac
Folktale Week 2024 3: Blight
I chose “Rao and the Fish”, an Indonesian folktale, though the only version I could find was a Japanese translation, and I couldn’t find much else about it. So, I’m hoping it’s authentic. Has anyone else heard of this story?
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart
I chose “Rao and the Fish”, an Indonesian folktale, though the only version I could find was a Japanese translation, and I couldn’t find much else about it. So, I’m hoping it’s authentic. Has anyone else heard of this story?
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart
November 20, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Folktale Week 2024 3: Blight
I chose “Rao and the Fish”, an Indonesian folktale, though the only version I could find was a Japanese translation, and I couldn’t find much else about it. So, I’m hoping it’s authentic. Has anyone else heard of this story?
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart
I chose “Rao and the Fish”, an Indonesian folktale, though the only version I could find was a Japanese translation, and I couldn’t find much else about it. So, I’m hoping it’s authentic. Has anyone else heard of this story?
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart
Folktale Week 2024 2: Gate
Have you ever heard of the Ainu people? You might be familiar with them if you've read or watched "Golden Kamuy".
*Please check the comments for more info!
#folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek #folktale #kidlitart #ainu
Have you ever heard of the Ainu people? You might be familiar with them if you've read or watched "Golden Kamuy".
*Please check the comments for more info!
#folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek #folktale #kidlitart #ainu
November 19, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Folktale Week 2024 2: Gate
Have you ever heard of the Ainu people? You might be familiar with them if you've read or watched "Golden Kamuy".
*Please check the comments for more info!
#folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek #folktale #kidlitart #ainu
Have you ever heard of the Ainu people? You might be familiar with them if you've read or watched "Golden Kamuy".
*Please check the comments for more info!
#folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek #folktale #kidlitart #ainu
Folktale Week 2024 1: Mist
"Kitsune no yomeiri," which means "the fox’s wedding," is a Japanese phrase used to describe a sun shower. It’s also a common motif in Japanese folklore.
*Please check the comments for notes!
#folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart #japanesefolklore
"Kitsune no yomeiri," which means "the fox’s wedding," is a Japanese phrase used to describe a sun shower. It’s also a common motif in Japanese folklore.
*Please check the comments for notes!
#folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart #japanesefolklore
November 18, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Folktale Week 2024 1: Mist
"Kitsune no yomeiri," which means "the fox’s wedding," is a Japanese phrase used to describe a sun shower. It’s also a common motif in Japanese folklore.
*Please check the comments for notes!
#folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart #japanesefolklore
"Kitsune no yomeiri," which means "the fox’s wedding," is a Japanese phrase used to describe a sun shower. It’s also a common motif in Japanese folklore.
*Please check the comments for notes!
#folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweek #kidlitart #japanesefolklore
Closing in on #scbwiartober with this one. Happy Halloween everyone!🧙♀️
“My grandma has two best friends. We both think of each other as the third wheel.”
#scbwiartober2024 prompt #29 “raven” + #30 “sparkle “ + #31 “sunset”.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #witchillustration
“My grandma has two best friends. We both think of each other as the third wheel.”
#scbwiartober2024 prompt #29 “raven” + #30 “sparkle “ + #31 “sunset”.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #witchillustration
October 31, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Closing in on #scbwiartober with this one. Happy Halloween everyone!🧙♀️
“My grandma has two best friends. We both think of each other as the third wheel.”
#scbwiartober2024 prompt #29 “raven” + #30 “sparkle “ + #31 “sunset”.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #witchillustration
“My grandma has two best friends. We both think of each other as the third wheel.”
#scbwiartober2024 prompt #29 “raven” + #30 “sparkle “ + #31 “sunset”.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #witchillustration
October is not long enough…don’t you think? Squeezing the rest of my #scbwiartober2024 in my feed. 👻
-#20 “cocoa”
-#21 “clock” + #22 “cookie” + #23 “buttons”
-#24 “gothic” + #25 “gourd”
-#26 “umbrella” + #27 “home” + #28 “treasure”
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiartober #halloweenillustration
-#20 “cocoa”
-#21 “clock” + #22 “cookie” + #23 “buttons”
-#24 “gothic” + #25 “gourd”
-#26 “umbrella” + #27 “home” + #28 “treasure”
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiartober #halloweenillustration
October 31, 2024 at 3:58 PM
October is not long enough…don’t you think? Squeezing the rest of my #scbwiartober2024 in my feed. 👻
-#20 “cocoa”
-#21 “clock” + #22 “cookie” + #23 “buttons”
-#24 “gothic” + #25 “gourd”
-#26 “umbrella” + #27 “home” + #28 “treasure”
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiartober #halloweenillustration
-#20 “cocoa”
-#21 “clock” + #22 “cookie” + #23 “buttons”
-#24 “gothic” + #25 “gourd”
-#26 “umbrella” + #27 “home” + #28 “treasure”
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiartober #halloweenillustration
I never realized this but I enjoy drawing troll children. 💚 Heading out to the Halloween festival on a foggy night…
#scbwiartober2024 #18 “fog” + #19 “festival”.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiartober #scbwi #halloweenillustration #troll
#scbwiartober2024 #18 “fog” + #19 “festival”.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiartober #scbwi #halloweenillustration #troll
October 30, 2024 at 8:59 PM
I never realized this but I enjoy drawing troll children. 💚 Heading out to the Halloween festival on a foggy night…
#scbwiartober2024 #18 “fog” + #19 “festival”.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiartober #scbwi #halloweenillustration #troll
#scbwiartober2024 #18 “fog” + #19 “festival”.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiartober #scbwi #halloweenillustration #troll
“Raise your hand if you think this pie needs to be sweeter.” 👻👻👻
I probably won’t show this one to my kids so they don’t get any fancy ideas. ( Unpopular mommy opinion😅 )
For #scbwiartober2024 #14 “maple” + #15 “bake”
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloweenillustration #scbwiartober #scbwi
I probably won’t show this one to my kids so they don’t get any fancy ideas. ( Unpopular mommy opinion😅 )
For #scbwiartober2024 #14 “maple” + #15 “bake”
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloweenillustration #scbwiartober #scbwi
October 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM
“Raise your hand if you think this pie needs to be sweeter.” 👻👻👻
I probably won’t show this one to my kids so they don’t get any fancy ideas. ( Unpopular mommy opinion😅 )
For #scbwiartober2024 #14 “maple” + #15 “bake”
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloweenillustration #scbwiartober #scbwi
I probably won’t show this one to my kids so they don’t get any fancy ideas. ( Unpopular mommy opinion😅 )
For #scbwiartober2024 #14 “maple” + #15 “bake”
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloweenillustration #scbwiartober #scbwi
Are you attending SCBWI winter conference this year? I’m going for the first time!💃
Here’s my submission for #scbwi #narrativeartaward
“Finding a common ground”.
🖌️⭐️ 🖌️⭐️
#kidlit #kidlitart #narrativeart
Here’s my submission for #scbwi #narrativeartaward
“Finding a common ground”.
🖌️⭐️ 🖌️⭐️
#kidlit #kidlitart #narrativeart
October 25, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Are you attending SCBWI winter conference this year? I’m going for the first time!💃
Here’s my submission for #scbwi #narrativeartaward
“Finding a common ground”.
🖌️⭐️ 🖌️⭐️
#kidlit #kidlitart #narrativeart
Here’s my submission for #scbwi #narrativeartaward
“Finding a common ground”.
🖌️⭐️ 🖌️⭐️
#kidlit #kidlitart #narrativeart