If you have children, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled across and enjoyed one of Jimmy Liao‘s storybooks. His illustrations are remarkably intricate, filled with dizzying patterns and are as fantasy-based as they are literal. Born in Taiwan, Liao’s work has earned him awards in both the eastern and western hemispheres, proving his global reach.

I was at Barnes and Noble last weekend doing a little research and came across The Sound of Colors. It’s an exquisite story of a blind girl and the power of imagination, as she journeys the New York City subway. I highly recommend picking up a copy, as Liao masters a delicate topic with grace, ease and honesty.