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Lynn Chang (also known as Hsuan Jung Chang) is an American author and illustrator known for illustrated humor, activity, and gift books published by Chronicle Books, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Universe Publishing, and other publishers. Her work includes titles such as Where Cats Sleep, Costumes for Your Cat, and The Break-Up Activity Book. Several of her books focus on animals and humorous observations about everyday life.

Early life and education

Chang studied mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan and later received a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.

Career

Chang began her career working in consumer product development and marketing, including work in the toy industry and consumer packaged goods.

She later became known for a series of illustrated books combining humor, crafts, and animal themes. Her books have been published by Chronicle Books, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Universe Publishing, Prospect Park Books, and other publishers.

Chang has appeared in media discussing her work, including a television segment on KTLA Morning News with anchor Michaela Pereira related to The Break-Up Activity Book: Crafting Your Way Through a Broken Heart.[1]

Her book Dogs Don’t Care, Dogs Poo Everywhere! received coverage in Midwest Book Review.[2]

Selected works

  • Costumes for Your Cat (1995, Chronicle Books)
  • Where Cats Sleep (1996, Chronicle Books)
  • Bad Kitty! – A Pop-Up Book (1997, Chronicle Books)
  • Look at Me! Vehicles & Animals (2000, Chronicle Books)
  • Disguises for Your Dog (2000, St. Martin’s Press)
  • Graduation Journal (2001, Andrews McMeel)
  • The Funny Thing About Love (2002, Andrews McMeel)
  • Eat Less Cottage Cheese and More Ice Cream (2003, Andrews McMeel; written by Erma Bombeck, illustrated by Lynn Chang)
  • Yoga for Cats (2004, Universe; written by Christienne Wadsworth, illustrated by Lynn Chang)
  • When God Created Mothers (2005, Andrews McMeel; written by Erma Bombeck, illustrated by Lynn Chang)
  • Concerned Paper Dolls: Pregnant Paper Dolls (2006)
  • Concerned Paper Dolls: Dysfunctional Family (2007)
  • Concerned Paper Dolls: The Imperfect Wedding (2007)
  • The Break-Up Activity Book: Crafting Your Way Through a Broken Heart (2013, Prospect Park Books)
  • Dogs Don’t Care, Dogs Poo Everywhere! (2014, Lynn Chang Enterprises)
  • Learning to Add & Subtract with Cats! (2016, Lynn Chang Enterprises)
  • Learning to Multiply with Cats! (2016, Lynn Chang Enterprises)
  • The Cat Scratch Sketchbook (2020, Lynn Chang Enterprises)

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