From Ohio to LA

Jessica Woo is an author, illustrator, and former DreamWorks artist who spends her days wrangling stories, art, and two wonderfully wild little ones. Inspired by her oldest child, she wrote and illustrated What To Do About Your Monsters (Acorn Publishing), proving bedtime negotiations can lead to great literature. In May 2025, she celebrated the release of her newest illustrated title, Tricky Trichotillomania (Archway Publishing). She’s currently illustrating, I dream Like You Do, and A Grammarian Superhero Book: Write with Power, helping young readers discover the magic of writing. She has also written a Middle Grade Fantasy titled What Goes Unseen (Pegasus Publishing), which will come out January 2026.

Beyond her work in children’s literature, Jessica has an impressive career in professional animation, art direction, and illustration. Her recent concept art project for Universal showcases her dynamic visual storytelling, while her art direction for Dinner Party earned recognition at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. In animation, her work has brought beloved films to life, including Kung Fu Panda, Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek 4, Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special, Kung Fu Panda 2, The Croods, and Turbo.

Jessica lives in Studio City, California, with her family, a dog, a tortoise, and fish her most trusted critique partners. When she’s not crafting compelling stories or stunning visuals, she’s dreaming up her next creative adventure.