Following the success of her first collaboration with PCF Sparkletots by PAP Community Foundation in 2023, Jade was invited to illustrate a children’s book for their educational program, this time with a tight one-month turnaround. Based on a concept developed by the client, the story follows a young character who begins his first day of school in grey tones, symbolizing uncertainty, and gradually gains color as he starts to feel welcomed and supported in the classroom.

The project called for vibrant illustrations aligned with PCF’s brand guidelines to maintain consistency with their visual identity. Working closely with the PCF team, Jade carefully depicted classroom settings based on reference photos to create a sense of familiarity for young readers. She also paid close attention to the character’s expressions, using subtle changes to build an emotional arc from beginning to end.

Jade was commissioned by The Laughing Cow to illustrate a children’s book as part of their marketing campaign, featuring their beloved cheese characters—Dip, Cubee, and Trixie. The project called for a vibrant, colorful palette and clean-edged illustration style to stay consistent with the brand’s visual identity.

Jade had a wonderful time illustrating this fun and whimsical story. She was given the creative freedom to design a magical world for the characters to explore, allowing her imagination to flourish while staying grounded in the narrative.

With the characters simplified in form, Jade paid special attention to body language and facial expressions to convey the context of each scene and to give each character a distinct personality. She also closely studied The Laughing Cow’s product packaging to ensure her illustrated versions were instantly recognizable and true to the original design, while maintaining a cohesive color palette.

Jade was commissioned to illustrate Zera’s Sparkling Saving – The Quest for a Shiny Red Bicycle, a children’s book that introduces young readers to the concept of financial management. Set on the sunny island of Singapore, Jade brought the story to life with vibrant scenes featuring local landmarks, from neighborhood parks and toy shops to the iconic Gardens by the Bay. She ensured each backdrop felt familiar and culturally grounded, adding a strong sense of place.

Throughout the book, Jade focused on expressive character work, particularly in portraying Zera and her parents, to enhance the story’s emotional depth and pacing. Using a bright, colorful palette, the illustrations aim to captivate children’s attention while keeping the theme light, fun, and age-appropriate.

Jade was commissioned to illustrate a children’s book in the series Discover with Jade – Adventures in Canada. Although the collaboration concluded before the cover design stage, she completed a full set of character designs and story illustrations that reflect her creative direction and vision for the book. These works remain a meaningful part of her portfolio, showcasing her ability to craft engaging, story-driven visuals across a cohesive narrative.

Following the success of the first 2 books illustrated by Jade, which are Asian Adventures A-Z and I Am An Amazing Asian Girl, Jade was invited by ByYQ to illustrate their third children’s book. This book is in the same series as I Am An Amazing Asian Girl, which focuses on celebrating inspiring Asian men across different cultures, professions, and backgrounds. Collaborating closely with the author, Jade helped shape the activity concepts for each scene and conducted in-depth research to ensure accurate and meaningful representation. The book has been widely distributed to preschools and is well-loved by children, parents, and educators alike.

Following the success of Asian Adventures A–Z, Jade was invited by ByYQ to illustrate their second children’s book I Am An Amazing Asian Girl. This time, the focus was on celebrating inspiring Asian women across different cultures, professions, and backgrounds. Collaborating closely with the author, Jade helped shape the activity concepts for each scene and conducted in-depth research to ensure accurate and meaningful representation. Featured figures include Christine Ha, Eileen Gu, Licypriya Kangujam, and many others, offering young readers role models they can relate to and look up to. The book has been widely distributed to preschools and is well-loved by children, parents, and educators alike. The book is available at Singapore National Library and for purchase on Amazon.

Following the success of the first children’s book, Maybe I’ll Be An Architect, Jade was commissioned by a self-published author to design the cover of the second children’s book, Maybe I’ll Be An Engineer. The brief required the cover character to match the one illustrated in the story pages by Ira Baykovska, while maintaining consistency in style and texture throughout the book. Jade ensured the cover was eye-catching at first glance, offering a peek into the story without revealing too much. For the title, she combined a mix of fonts and hand lettering to add an extra touch of personality. It’s now available for purchase on Amazon.

Jade was commissioned by a self-published author to design the cover of a children’s book, Maybe I’ll Be An Architect. The brief required the cover character to match the one illustrated in the story pages by Ira Baykovska, while maintaining consistency in style and texture throughout the book. Jade ensured the cover was eye-catching at first glance, offering a peek into the story without revealing too much. For the title, she combined a mix of fonts and hand lettering to add an extra touch of personality.

Celebrating the most important Vietnamese festival, Tet Together children’s book introduces young readers to the traditions of Tết. Jade was commissioned by a self-published author to bring the story to life through vibrant illustrations featuring iconic festival items, like flowers, traditional decorations, clothing, and scenes inspired by her own cultural heritage. The book has been warmly received, widely distributed to preschools, and cherished by children, parents, and educators in the U.S. and Canada.

Jade was commissioned by a self-published author to illustrate The Snaggle Tooth Royalty Club children's book about the memorable stage when kids start losing their baby teeth. The story is filled with surprises and playful jokes that delight both children and adults. Jade had a great time working on this project, often giggling as she brought the three mischievous characters to life in each scene.

Jade was commissioned by a self-published author to illustrate Between the Clouds children’s book. It’s about the adventure of a divine water droplet. The story beautifully weaves in elements of Samoan culture and the Christmas story, guiding readers through scenes of the sea, sky, Samoan village, boats, desert landscapes, the human body, and a manger. Jade worked closely with the author and conducted in-depth research to accurately depict Samoan traditions, including clothing, body tattoos, and their household essentials.

Jade was commissioned by a self-published author to illustrate Asian Adventures A-Z children’s book about the Asia travel theme. She worked closely with the client and conducted in-depth research to accurately portray landscapes, food, culture, and transportation across Asia. The illustrations use a vibrant, colorful palette and simplified forms to capture children’s attention and spark their curiosity about the world.

Jade was commissioned by a self-published author for a personal project - a heartfelt children’s book with an LGBTQ+ theme - originally intended as a Christmas gift for family and friends. However, after it was shared with the community and gained unexpected attention, the book was expanded and additional copies were printed for sale.