Chinlun Lee holds a master’s degree in communication design within the field of illustration from the Royal College of Art. A former art and children’s book editor, she is known for warm and humorous portrayals of the relationship between nonhuman animals and humans. Her honors include the Hsin Yi Children’s Literature Award and the Marion Vannett Ridgway Award. Notable works include Spit the Seeds, Baby Loves Eating, Baby Won’t Sleep, A Kind, Rich Lady and Her Hundred Dogs, and No. 39 Animal Hospital. Her books appear in many languages. In 2022, she founded NoTail & Banana Animal School to promote compassionate, animal-centered learning.