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Grace is a Chinese-Canadian artist born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area. She attended Sheridan College, where she received an Honours Bachelor of Illustration.

Grace has a strong foundation in traditional media that significantly influences her current art. Her work is inspired by moments in her life, the world, and the works of those around her. She enjoys drawing animals and characters in amusing scenarios.

 

Grace hopes to become a children's book illustrator, work in the animation industry, and finally get a pet. 

You can contact her at gracielleart@gmail.com

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Awards

Dragon on the Loose

2025 | Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Award - Honour Book | Commended

2025 | Telling Tales Reading List | Commended

2024 | BookPal Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Awards - Education: Elementary School | Winner

2024 | CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens | Commended

​2024 | New York Public Library (NYPL) Best Books for Kids | Commended

2024 | Top Grade: CanLit for the Classroom | Commended

From Archie to Zoe

2022 | Brenda Clark Book Award | Winner

All content © Grace Chen unless otherwise stated. Do not use without permission.

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