Circle Yuen

Circle Yuen (阮絡伶) is an author and illustrator dedicated to crafting stories that support children navigating family change, emotional well-being, and social transitions. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in the UK, she creates picture books grounded in research and lived experience, offering empathetic and accessible narratives for young readers.

Circle’s work has received significant international recognition. She was shortlisted for the prestigious Klaus Flugge Prize 2026 for her debut work and is a Bologna Illustrators Exhibition Finalist as well as a FAB Prize Publisher’s Prize Winner.

Her debut picture book, Our Dance (Graffeg, 2025), was developed in a pioneering partnership with the UK’s National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC). It is highly regarded as an essential resource for schools, libraries, and practitioners specialising in pastoral care and emotional literacy.

Her second self-penned title, Mama’s Wedding (Lantana Publishing, 2026), continues this mission by exploring family restructuring and blended families with sensitivity and honesty, providing children with a sense of belonging and reassurance.

Circle holds an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art.

Explore books by Circle Yuen for:

Children's books on shared parenting & co-parenting

Picture books about divorce and family restructuring

Diverse children's books by ESEA authors

Books for children visiting child contact centres/ co-parenting centres

Socially conscious children's literature

Healing and empathy-focused storytelling

Award-winning illustration for kids