Mai S. Kemble is a seasoned freelance illustrator of children's book and other art.
Mai was born in Long Beach, CA in 1981 and raised in Huntington Beach, CA. She graduated from Cal State University, Long Beach in 2005 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration. She is also a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) since winning the Illustrator Contest for “Crusin’” in 2007, and was also one of their Featured Artists in 2008. Since then, she has illustrated several picture books with various publishers.
Mai currently lives in Lancaster, CA with her husband Joshua Kemble (Xeric Grant Winner for NUMB/comic book artist/designer/illustrator), their son, and their two dogs, C.K. Dexter Haven and Bernie.
Winner Illustrator Contest for “Crusin’” in 2007, SCBWI.
Featured Artists in 2008, SCBWI.
Society of Children's Books Writer's & Illustrators member since 2007.