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Hello!

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Karina Zhou is an author-illustrator and art manager based in San Francisco. Through her creative and community-centered work, she strives to spark joy and connectivity to audiences of all ages.

In her children’s picture books, Karina explores how cultural practices and intergenerational storytelling can help enrich childhood development. She enjoys building creative curriculums and regularly hosts author talks or workshops for students.

Karina holds a BFA in Animation and Special Effects at California College of the Arts with a Minor in Writing and Literature.

When not at her desk, you can find Karina outdoors immersed in evergreen trees and sipping on chamomile tea. ​​

Drop a message for inquires or just to say hi!

karina.zhou112@gmail.com​​​

Press

CBC News + CBC Kids Read Aloud

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

The Next Chapter

Sesay Art Magazine

My Entertainment World

Montercristo Magazine

Overachiever Magazine Spotlight

IN Magazine

Guest Lectures:

International Library of Youth Writing 2026

Capilano University Asian Heritage Month 2024

BC Writers in Classroom 2024

Vancouver Writer's Fest 2023

HongDe School Visit Review

Awards:

Best Narrative Film Charlotte Asian Film Festival 2025

Best Student Film Finalist, London Film Club Shorts Festival 2025

Best in Animation Butte Film Festival 2024

For more Film Awards, see here.

First Place 'Sino-French International Illustration Contest' 2022

Additional Publications

Slant'd Magazine Issue #7 2026

CCA Humble Pie Magazine 2025

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