I had a big imagination growing up, and creativity was my outlet. My favorite toy was the giant cardboard box.
After teaching Pre-K Head Start for two years, I had a vision to make a bigger impact outside my classroom walls. I struggled to find my place in the professional world but found joy in creating children's books for fun while thinking of my former students.
Since then, I've found children's books as a perfect combination for my storytelling passion, doodling skills, teaching background, and childlike personality. I'm also convinced that children's books are just as important to shaping culture as TV, movies, and music, because representation matters across all mediums.
I'm born and raised in Orange County, and I'm currently raising a family in the Bay Area. Follow me at @angelhalochang for all the behind-the-scenes updates!
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Thank you Asian Stories Library for the feature and sharing my journey! Motivated by her passion for early education and a desire to counter the rise in anti-Asian violence during the pandemic, Angel's whimsical and engaging stories offer both educational value and a celebration of cultural heritage. Read it here.
Check out this video I made in 2009 during my Teach For America commitment to teach Pre-K for 2 years in Half Moon Bay. Illustrations and photos from me.