Nancy So Miller is a Korean American children's book author/illustrator and art teacher based in Savannah, Georgia. She creates handmade, dimensional paper worlds that capture the magic and joy of childhood, inviting viewers to feel part of the moment. Her work conveys subtle narratives and emotions brought to life through photography. An active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Nancy is dedicated to the world of children's literature. When she's not teaching or creating art, she enjoys watching K-dramas, cooking Korean food, reading, podcasting, and crocheting. She shares her home with her husband, son, and guinea pigs.
Clients
Holiday House
Lucky Jefferson
SarahPark.com
Jellybean Rugs
Toy Magazine for Children
Paulist Press
Awards and Grants
2025 Kindling Words Partial Scholarship
2024 SCBWI Southern Breeze Annual Writing Contest First Place Middle Grade Fiction
2024 Highlights Foundation Scholarship
2022 International Design Honorable Mention Student for Print/Book Category
2022 SCBWI Draw This August Winner
2022 Creators of Diverse Worlds Scholarship from Austin SCBWI
2021 SCBWI BIOPIC Conference Scholarship
Holiday House
Lucky Jefferson
SarahPark.com
Jellybean Rugs
Toy Magazine for Children
Paulist Press
Awards and Grants
2025 Kindling Words Partial Scholarship
2024 SCBWI Southern Breeze Annual Writing Contest First Place Middle Grade Fiction
2024 Highlights Foundation Scholarship
2022 International Design Honorable Mention Student for Print/Book Category
2022 SCBWI Draw This August Winner
2022 Creators of Diverse Worlds Scholarship from Austin SCBWI
2021 SCBWI BIOPIC Conference Scholarship