[Author] The Church Behind Barbed Wire: An Interview with Illustrator Amy K. Lam

In this episode, Amy K. Lam shares her journey illustrating The Church Behind Barbed Wire, a children's book about Japanese incarceration during WWII, highlighting the importance of faith, history, and storytelling.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Amy Lam and the Book00:35 Amy's background and how she got involved01:13 The story behind the book's creation02:09 Balancing historical accuracy with approachability03:47 Collaboration with Tom and the illustration process07:29 Tools and techniques used in illustration09:54 Challenges and emotional aspects of illustrating sensitive topics12:58 Reflections on the story's significance and personal meaning17:08 Future projects and closing thoughtsDisclaimerOur guests share from their own experience and conviction, and the perspectives expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of SOLA Network or every leader associated with SOLA.BiosI am a self-taught illustrator and designer based in southern California. I work full-time as a licensed civil engineer, but I have had a love for the arts for as long as I can remember. After working as a graphic designer throughout university and picking up numerous art commissions over the years, I’m grateful that my childhood hobby has grown to be a large part of life. While you can also find me dabbling in sculpting, linocut printmaking, painting, needle-felting, crochet, and graphic design, I always gravitate back to illustration and visual storytelling. Ultimately, I have come to understand my affinity for art as a gift from God that I strive to steward for his glory and thus image our Creator, who is the author of beauty itself. Find more of my art on Instagram (@amyk.draws).Aaron Lee is our Editorial Curator. Aaron also serves as the Social Media Officer of First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut in California’s San Gabriel Valley, home to the largest concentration of Asian American communities in the United States. Visit him online at https://www.diveindigdeep.com/