Hi, I'm BB! Welcome to my little corner of the internet.

Bei Bei Chen, MD

Pediatrician.
Writer.
Founder.

About

Growing up in different countries taught me that

We are more alike than different.
We all want connection.
We all crave a good story.

That belief shapes everything I create.
Here's what I create...

Stories for Families

Health, science, and emotions made clear, joyful, and accessible for kids and families. My stories are shaped by my multicultural childhood, my experiences as a pediatrician listening to patients in the exam room, and the truth that we all crave a good story.I bring stories to life through picture books, courses, short films, and collaborative projects.Represented by Storm Literary Agency.
2026 SCBWI San Francisco Scholar-in-Residence Program.
2024 PBParty Annual Writing Contest - Finalist

Technology for Families

Most healthcare happens at home, not in a clinic or hospital. I build tools that help families feel more confident, connected, and cared for. Because the best technology, like the best story, meets people exactly where they are.

Work With Me

Speaking

I speak on health literacy, joyful parenting, technology in healthcare, multicultural storytelling, and the intersection of medicine and creativity.

Consulting

I advise healthcare organizations, startups, and media teams on family-centered design, clinical insights, and narrative strategy.

Partnerships

I partner with creators, educators, and media teams who share my commitment to bring joy and connection to health and wellness.

Good things start with a conversation. Let's connect!

Hi, I'm BB!

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About Me

I'm a pediatrician turned storyteller and entrepreneur. In clinic, I kept seeing the same thing: families struggle because healthcare is unnecessarily complex.After nearly a decade treating kids, I began building solutions beyond the clinic. I co-founded a healthcare startup reimagining care at home as part of Stanford StartX. I write children's books inspired by my patients and multicultural childhood, represented by Storm Literary Agency. My work was a 2024 PBParty finalist and I serve as the 2026 SCBWI San Francisco Scholar in Residence.At home, I make up songs with my kids, play the ukulele, explore new recipes, and plan our next adventure.

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2026 SCWBI Scholar-in-Residence
How Medicine Lives in Children’s Books

Thank you so much for attending! Here you’ll find additional worksheets, writing exercises, and other resources to help you turn what you know into stories children will want to read.I’d love to hear what resonated with you, what could be clearer, and what resources you’d like to see next. Would love your feedback!Happy writing!
Yours,
BB

Resources

1. Worksheet2. Amazing Books to Consider:) Enjoy!- A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
- The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
- Wink by Rob Harrell
- Zog by Julia Donaldson (Author) and Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
- Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson (Author) and Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
- Cape by Kevin Johnson (Author) and Kitt Thomas (Illustrator)
- The Invisible String by Patrice Karst (Author), Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)
- El Deafo by Cece Bell
- Chickenpox by Remy Lai
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival
- The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas
- The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
- Doctor De Soto by William Steig
- Curious George Goes to the Hospital by H. A. Rey (Author), Margret Rey (Author)
- The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
- Ida, Always by Caron Levis (Author), Charles Santoso (Illustrator)
- The Memory Box by Joanna Rowland (Author), Thea Baker (Illustrator)
- The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages by Leo Buscaglia*This post contains affiliate links for books. If you use these links to buy something, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.