Nancy So Miller is a Korean American children's book author/illustrator and elementary 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.
Nancy So Miller's CV
Teaching and Professional Experience
Present-2000 Nancy Miller Illustration and Teaching
Present-2022 Advance Academics Academy K-8 Art Teacher
2024 Young At Heart: Children's Book Publishing presentation for SCAD Media Students
SCBWI Southern Breeze Picture Book Workshop Panel Member and Teen Drawing Instructor
2023 Pro Artists Series Speaker Summer Camp for Jepson Center
2022, 2023 Savannah College of Art and Design Summer Seminar Illustration Instructor
2020-2018 Benedictine Military Academy, Art Teacher and Esports Coach
2019 Georgia Southern University Continuing Education Instructor, Intro to Drawing and Adobe Lightroom CC
2019 Bulloch County Schools Digital Media Workshop for Art Teachers K-12
2018-2017 Liberty College and Career Academy, Animation Instructor
2016-2009 Stilson Elementary Art Teacher, Bulloch Co. Schools
2009-2003 Scuba Diving Magazine, Advertising Design Manager
2003-2002 Savannah Morning News Advertising Designer
Clients
Holiday House
Lucky Jefferson
SarahPark.com
Jellybean Rugs
Toy Magazine for Children
Paulist Press
Education
2022 MFA Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design
2009 Art Education Certificate from Armstrong Atlantic State University
1997 BFA Illustration Savannah College of Art and Design
Awards and Grants
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
2018 Claes Nobel Educator Nomination
2014 Stilson Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Bulloch Co. Schools
2013-2012 Target Field Trip Grant
2012 Foundation for Public School Education in Bulloch County Recipient
Students' Recognition and Awards
2020 Powerade High School Video Contest, Benedictine Military School
2019 Rogers Athletic Equipment Video Contest 2nd Place, Benedictine Military School
2019 Powerade High School Video Contest, Benedictine Military School
2017 Georgia SkillsUSA Animation Team 2nd Place Winners
2016 Stilson Students Place First in GSU Community Art Contest
2016 Bulloch County Tech Fair 1st Place Animation
2014 Duck Stamp Stamp Winners
2013 Stilson Elementary Students honored at GSU Art Extravaganza Exhibit
Exhibitions
2024 Drawn Together Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
2021-2020 Corkhouse Gallery Small Works Group Show, Savannah, GA
2019 Glo's Coffee Corner, Savannah, GA
2019 LaTerra Natural Oils Art Show, Savannah, GA
2018 Savannah Arts Association Airport Exhibit, Savannah, GA
2016 Averitt Art Center Bulloch County Art Teacher's Exhibit, Statesboro, GA
2015 Southern Breeze Children's Book Illustrators Gallery Walk Show, Decatur, GA
2015 Savannah Children's Book Festival Coastal Writers Circle
2014 Magical Vision: Children's Book Illustration, Averitt Center in Statesboro, GA
2014 Pocketful Magazine Illustration Online Exhibit
2013 Pocketful Magazine Illustration Online Exhibit
Articles and Video
CreativeMornings Savannah Talk on Trust
Connect Savannah Bring Cultural Identity to Children's Books
SCBWI Featured Illustrator: Nancy So Miller
Bold Voyage: Meet Nancy So Miller
Read Across America Ebenezer Elementary School Illustrator Visit
SES School Visit Job of a Children's Book Illustrator
Canvas Rebel Article Meet Nancy So Miller
Voyage Savannah Local Story Nancy So Miller Illustrator
Concept Factory US Friday Featured Artist
Playvs Georgia Esports Docu-series
Georgia Esports Coach Stories
Coastal Courier Animation Industry and Students
Statesboro Herald Stilson Students Win State Art Competition
Organizations
Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators, Savannah Liaison 2022
National Art Education Association
Community Service
2022-2023 Awetober Online Art Auction hostedy by Shirley Ng-Benitez.
2023 Bookmark Project to fund Katiyo Primary School
2022 Super Hero Kid Project Artist
Present-2018 Liberty College and Career Photography Advisory Counsel, Visiting Artist
2019-2016 Bulloch Co Regional Technology Fair Judge
2018-2015 South Effingham High School Fashion Show Volunteer Judge
Teaching and Professional Experience
Present-2000 Nancy Miller Illustration and Teaching
Present-2022 Advance Academics Academy K-8 Art Teacher
2024 Young At Heart: Children's Book Publishing presentation for SCAD Media Students
SCBWI Southern Breeze Picture Book Workshop Panel Member and Teen Drawing Instructor
2023 Pro Artists Series Speaker Summer Camp for Jepson Center
2022, 2023 Savannah College of Art and Design Summer Seminar Illustration Instructor
2020-2018 Benedictine Military Academy, Art Teacher and Esports Coach
2019 Georgia Southern University Continuing Education Instructor, Intro to Drawing and Adobe Lightroom CC
2019 Bulloch County Schools Digital Media Workshop for Art Teachers K-12
2018-2017 Liberty College and Career Academy, Animation Instructor
2016-2009 Stilson Elementary Art Teacher, Bulloch Co. Schools
2009-2003 Scuba Diving Magazine, Advertising Design Manager
2003-2002 Savannah Morning News Advertising Designer
Clients
Holiday House
Lucky Jefferson
SarahPark.com
Jellybean Rugs
Toy Magazine for Children
Paulist Press
Education
2022 MFA Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design
2009 Art Education Certificate from Armstrong Atlantic State University
1997 BFA Illustration Savannah College of Art and Design
Awards and Grants
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
2018 Claes Nobel Educator Nomination
2014 Stilson Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Bulloch Co. Schools
2013-2012 Target Field Trip Grant
2012 Foundation for Public School Education in Bulloch County Recipient
Students' Recognition and Awards
2020 Powerade High School Video Contest, Benedictine Military School
2019 Rogers Athletic Equipment Video Contest 2nd Place, Benedictine Military School
2019 Powerade High School Video Contest, Benedictine Military School
2017 Georgia SkillsUSA Animation Team 2nd Place Winners
2016 Stilson Students Place First in GSU Community Art Contest
2016 Bulloch County Tech Fair 1st Place Animation
2014 Duck Stamp Stamp Winners
2013 Stilson Elementary Students honored at GSU Art Extravaganza Exhibit
Exhibitions
2024 Drawn Together Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
2021-2020 Corkhouse Gallery Small Works Group Show, Savannah, GA
2019 Glo's Coffee Corner, Savannah, GA
2019 LaTerra Natural Oils Art Show, Savannah, GA
2018 Savannah Arts Association Airport Exhibit, Savannah, GA
2016 Averitt Art Center Bulloch County Art Teacher's Exhibit, Statesboro, GA
2015 Southern Breeze Children's Book Illustrators Gallery Walk Show, Decatur, GA
2015 Savannah Children's Book Festival Coastal Writers Circle
2014 Magical Vision: Children's Book Illustration, Averitt Center in Statesboro, GA
2014 Pocketful Magazine Illustration Online Exhibit
2013 Pocketful Magazine Illustration Online Exhibit
Articles and Video
CreativeMornings Savannah Talk on Trust
Connect Savannah Bring Cultural Identity to Children's Books
SCBWI Featured Illustrator: Nancy So Miller
Bold Voyage: Meet Nancy So Miller
Read Across America Ebenezer Elementary School Illustrator Visit
SES School Visit Job of a Children's Book Illustrator
Canvas Rebel Article Meet Nancy So Miller
Voyage Savannah Local Story Nancy So Miller Illustrator
Concept Factory US Friday Featured Artist
Playvs Georgia Esports Docu-series
Georgia Esports Coach Stories
Coastal Courier Animation Industry and Students
Statesboro Herald Stilson Students Win State Art Competition
Organizations
Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators, Savannah Liaison 2022
National Art Education Association
Community Service
2022-2023 Awetober Online Art Auction hostedy by Shirley Ng-Benitez.
2023 Bookmark Project to fund Katiyo Primary School
2022 Super Hero Kid Project Artist
Present-2018 Liberty College and Career Photography Advisory Counsel, Visiting Artist
2019-2016 Bulloch Co Regional Technology Fair Judge
2018-2015 South Effingham High School Fashion Show Volunteer Judge