Thao Lam

Thao Lam is a Vietnamese-Canadian children's author and illustrator. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Her works are completed in a collage style.

Lam came to Canada with her parents at the age of 3, as a refugee from Vietnam. She credits picture books for helping her settle into life in Canada, particularly the works of children's author Eric Carle and David Wiesner.

Lam studied illustration at Toronto's Sheridan College.

''Boat People'', co-directed with animator Kjell Boersma based on Lam's 2020 book ''The Paper Boat'', won the award for Best Animated Short Film at the 2023 Calgary International Film Festival. Provided by Wikipedia