tiny lei [& many other names]



tiny [catherine lei] was born in a hospital not too far from here. she now lives&works in oakland, ca., and graduated from uc santa cruz with a degree in critical race ethnic studies.

don’t hesitate to contact for any collaboration requests, or for a coffee.

leiyitongedu@gmail.com

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coming soon***dreams of spring

i had a hungry dream [我做了一个饿梦]
illustration * art prints
poetry *chapbook

2025prints for gaza
year of the snakes
when they swallow the sun
illustration * art prints
design + illustration
poetry *zine

website is currently under construction. be back soon ** appreciate ur patience

coming soon ***




poetry reading ! at rock paper scissors collective in oakland, ca, at their spring reading on march 14th from 7-9pm :) come say hi if u dare


chapbook announcement in may ~
drop a line here if you’d like to be emailed/notified when it’s out ! u can also pre-order it here ~




when they swallow the sun


available at following locations***

sour cherry comics in san francisco (now while supplies last)
wild sisters book company in sacramento (soon)

an illustrated excerpt buy now!


"when they swallow the sun" is an illustrated excerpt from tiny's upcoming chapbook, "i had a hungry dream". it is a small 4.25 x 2.25 zine, printed locally and hand-assembled by the author.