Community Impact
Recently, I had the privilege of meeting many wonderful readers and supporters at the Summer Craft Fair. What unfolded was a truly moving experience that reinforced the profound purpose behind my work. Below is a reflection I shared on Instagram about that day.
"I'll buy it. It's for my classroom's children." — Visitor at the Summer Craft Fair
"This book is so important; I will go back to my office and recommend that schools have it." — Professional at the Fair
More about "Why I Create: A Heartfelt Day at the Fair".
Matthew Howard, Publishing Director of Graffeg
‘A mesmeric weaving of illustration and text, Circle’s manuscript haunted us from the minute she sent it in. She treats a difficult subject with compassion and sensitivity, opening the reader up to experiences that are both raw and personal. This is a dance between book covers, and we’re delighted to be the ones chosen to publish it.’
Elizabeth Coe, CEO National Association of Child Contact Centres
"Family breakdown can profoundly impact children and young people, often bringing trauma, heartbreak, and a deep sense of loss. During these challenging times, their emotional and developmental needs can be overlooked. In the UK, over a million children lose contact with one of their parents following separation."
Circle Yuen’s ‘Our Dance’: A Picture Book Addressing Family Change for UK Kids
By Jun Kit Man 10 June 2025 Resonate
For many children navigating parental separation, the emotional landscape can be disorienting and often isolating. Society, particularly in some cultures, has historically struggled to address these delicate family changes openly.
Circle Yuen, a Hong Kong-born author and illustrator now living in the UK, is aiming to change that conversation with her debut picture book, Our Dance: Living Apart, Time Together, published this month by Graffeg Books. It is the first UK picture book to explicitly introduce the concept of child contact centres – safe, neutral spaces where children can maintain relationships with parents they no longer live with.