Brian Won wore many hats as a busboy, shoe salesman, library shelver, art director, and designer before making children's books. His debut book, "Hooray for Hat!", was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Raised in a Korean American household by his grandmother, Brian honed his artistic skills at the Art Center College of Design, where he earned a BFA in illustration. His awards include the Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators and the Crystal Kite from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Currently residing in Southern California, Brian continues to craft stories and illustrations for young readers, eagerly looking forward to his weekly Costco outings.