Sylvia Bi author page

Sylvia Bi biography

Sylvia Bi is an illustrator and book designer working in children’s and middle grade publishing. She is the illustrator of Ink Girls, a graphic novel written by Marieke Nijkamp and published by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books (November 21, 2023). Publisher materials list the book at 288 pages for ages 8–12.

Bi’s graphics practice emphasizes character-driven storytelling and dynamic cityscapes. Official and publisher biographies describe her interests as drawing expansive, energetic worlds with an undercurrent of adventure. Her professional portfolio includes cover and interior design across picture books and graphic novels in addition to illustration.

Her forthcoming collaboration with Nijkamp, Clock Hands: A Graphic Novel (Greenwillow Books), is scheduled for publication in April 2026. Advance listings identify it as a middle grade title.

Bi studied illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design and works in both traditional and digital media. Alongside freelance illustration, she has held roles in trade book design. Her work appears in retail and library markets in multiple formats for classroom and independent reading.