James Yang

F train pulled up just as I entered the station and as it stopped I was able step into the car I needed without breaking stride. This is the NYC version of a Christmas miracle.

God I love "We'll circle back after the Holidays" season.

We love the first snow. The second or third snow not so much but the first snow is glorious.

As an illustrator, animators have my utmost respect. I finished keyframes for an animation and am still in the loop for a project. Animators are chill about revisions which can be many. I get a note that requires an extra hour of work and you would think I was asked to solve cold fusion.

Gave a talk at the Society Of Illustrators along with Caldecott winners and lemme tell you something. They know what to do with a pencil.

At the Society Of Illustrators today with Caldecott Honors Micha Archer and winner Doug Salati as we talk to librarians about how images are made. Wearing a sweater with elbow patches because I hear librarians love bookmakers who wear elbow patches.

How to navigate awkward conversations for Experience Life

So awesome. Just learned in Church that Jesus was born in 6 BC. It’s because the calendar guy got the math wrong.

Learned a Buddhist concept while researching that has chilled me out about disinformation. You can learn to see with clear eyes but what others choose to see is on them, not you.

The Yangs hear the nights are about to get cold

Asked editor if I really need to do research for next children's book and she's like "Well, your idea is based on a historical event so mayyyyyyybe?"

It's Thanksgiving, run turkey, RUN!

An interview with Workbook.com about the making of the 2026 Love Stamps. It's nice to know that stamps are still considered a big deal. blog.workbook.com/blog/james-y...

If you visit the Holiday Train Show in Grand Central Station at the Transit Museum shop, you can also pick up Bus! Stop! Fun fact: the birds in Bus! Stop! are cousins to the birds on the 2026 Love Stamp.

Quick Bugonia review: Never have I seen an ending so dark that made me so happy

James Yang Come to the Brooklyn Children's Book Fair this Sunday at the Brooklyn Museum from 11:30 to 3:30. If your kids love picture books a ton of your favorite Brooklyn Children's book authors and illustrators will be there too including me! www.brooklynmuseum.org/programs/bro...

Morning post election mood

So geeked here's the sheet for the 2026 Love Stamps © 2025 USPS. If you want to learn more check out www.stampsforever.com/stamps/love-...

Guess who has Love stamps coming out in 2026? Me aka the illustrator of love ❤ about.usps.com/newsroom/nat...

Positive baby steps to get out of a hole. Originally for AD SooJin Buzelli

I like teeth cleanings. They’re like a Chinese foot massage for the mouth.

I'm not the only one who types "I HATE YOU" in email, deletes it then runs bawling into the bathroom after receiving notes on an illustration I thought was finished, right?

Received a lovely note from a reader this weekend who said they saw A Boy Named Isamu at the The Noguchi Museum and it brought her to tears. The money is nice but this is the real reward of doing children's books. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @vikingbooks.bsky.social

Something to psych yourself up for the No Kings March! youtu.be/Pj-D0jc17D0

I figured out why we all love our wireless Dyson Vacuums. It's like a Fisher Price toy for adults.

Mrs Yang asked why other illustrators can't adjust their art to different eras like I did and I said I'm special and she said no that can't be it.

I see the Supreme Court is planning to rear its head again.

When you need a huggable drone I'm the guy. Illustration about drones and shipping for DBusiness Magazine

Sure the Egyptians built the pyramids but the Yangs just finished laundry.

Live your life so you don't need a Nobel Peace Prize to get into Heaven.

Question for my fellow illustrators: Do you feel the burden of massive talent like I do?

Learned a lesson yesterday at trivia night: Nobody knows what they know better than Swifties when Taylor Swift is the theme for the night.

WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME THERE ARE A TON OF WINDOWS TO DRAW IN CITYSCAPE MURAL

Illustration for Harvard Law Bulletin: How to age gracefully with tech. AD Ronn Campisi Why am I suddenly getting stories about being an old fart? @harvard.edu

There's a lot going on in 2025 but this is important: After giving in and finally using triple bladed razors, I can't stop caressing my face.

Portrait of toxic US fans at Bethpage after Euro win eating golf ball shaped poop.

Negotiated with a mouse to permanently leave our apartment. Told the little guy we can do it the easy way or the hard way

Working on mural. WHY DO THEY HAVE TO BE SO BIG

New illustration for Harvard Law Bulletin: How to protect yourself from AI scams

The whole Kimmel episode has given me hope that it ain't over yet.

Truly impressed with how lame I am in real life. Tried without success to find the "Leave Meeting" button while client's team was waiting for me to go.

Remember that MLK said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people."

If you're wondering what kind of Alpha Male I am I screamed this morning when finding a dead mouse in a trap that had been there for a couple days.

Cancelled Disney+ and Hulu. It's seems like one of those little things we can do when the world is on tilt.

I forgot to brag, Viking Children's Books and I just signed a deal for three more books! Now all I have to do is think up three more books! @vikingbooks.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social

See you tomorrow at the Brooklyn Book Festival. I’ll be reading and drawing with kids at 11:00. (I’m very proud of the effort I put into this promo photo) @penguinkids.bsky.social @vikingbooks.bsky.social @bkbookfest.bsky.social brooklynbookfestival.org/event/drawin...

Talking with lovely Black grandmother at stop. She said lots of people need a whooping and I said preach.

To quote Elvis Costello, what's so funny about peace love and understanding.

I see ABC still likes bending the knee and gurgling balls.

Asked publisher if I can do a board book for toddlers that helps them spot the AntiChrist. They said no.