Forest Xiao is an image maker, storyteller, treasure finder, and new mother who has lived in China, Germany, the US, the UK, and Malaysia, an experience that has nourished her open heart and free spirit. She aspires to create books that are life-giving, convey a sense of wonder, and spark humor. Since receiving a master's in children's book illustration from Cambridge School of Art in the UK, she has received several accolades, including being a 2023 Bologna Illustrators Exhibition Winner. Forest Xiao lives in England.