DANVERS, MA, January 20, 2011, Sally O. Lee, Author, Illustrator, and Artist, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in children’s literature and art.

As an artist, Ms. Lee specializes in oil landscapes and abstracts and has work in private collections. She ventured into authorship when she co-wrote and illustrated a children’s book with her mother, based on a poem her mother had written. She has since self-published 23 children’s books, which has allowed her the opportunity to speak and do readings at libraries and schools. Ms. Lee also commissions illustrations for magazines and writes adults novellas. She handles all of her own public relations and marketing. In addition to her creative endeavors, she has been employed by MIT since 1993 as an administrative assistant.

In 1984, Ms. Lee graduated from Colby College with a bachelor’s degree in studio art and art history. She also completed studies at the NY Studio School and the Art Institute of Boston. Her affiliations include the Society of Illustrators, Inc. Over her career, she has received numerous honors for her work, including a Pinnacle Book Acheivement Award, a Family Choice Award, and a Reviewer’s Choice Award. She also received a grant for painting from MIT in 2001. Outside of work, she is a supporter of nonprofit organizations such as the Smile Train, Make it Right, and Heifer International; she also donates paintings to local schools for auction to provide scholarships. In the future, Ms. Lee plans to continue in her current capacity and expand into different arenas. For more information, visit http://www.sallyleebooks.com.