Hazem Asif grew up in Lahore, Pakistan, completely enchanted by the Harry Potter books, but it was Mary GrandPré’s magical cover illustrations that first pulled him into the world of art and literature. Little did he know he would grow up to become an illustrator himself. Since earning his BFA in Graphic Design (2016) and […]
Sian James is a self-taught children’s book illustrator from Hong Kong. Despite her upbringing as a city girl, she loves daydreaming about enchanted forests, ancient ruins, magical creatures and exciting adventures. When she is not drawing or painting, she loves to curl up with a cup of Earl Grey and read a fantasy novel or
Scarlett Li is a pseudonym for author Lui Sit, who was born in Hong Kong, raised in Australia and lives in London. She writes children’s middle-grade books, adult short fiction and non-fiction. Her other children’s books include Land of the Last Wildcat (Macmillan, 2025). She is happiest by the sea, within a forest or in
Simone Smith is a Caribbean-British artist based in the United Kingdom. She graduated from the University of the Arts London with a BA (HONS) in Animation. Simone is the author of the ongoing webcomic, Not Another Cliche! and describes her work as ‘Blerd- Fantasy’, as she loves mixing elements of her Jamaican heritage with things
Erica Gomez was born and raised in London to Nigerian parents. Her love of fantasy was sparked by a childhood belief that clouds were floating islands. When she’s not writing or attending physiotherapy, she’s obsessing over Lego sets and dreaming about sausage dogs. School for Fireflies is her debut novel.
Maike Plenzke is a freelance illustrator and comic book artist from Berlin who loves drawing diverse women and exploring nature in her work.
Jessica Flores is a Deaf artist and advocate, comedian and YouTube sensation creating awareness and bridging the gap between the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing.
Jessica Marie Flores Read More »
Robyn Smith is a Jamaican cartoonist best known for her mini comic The Saddest Angriest Black Girl in Town and as the illustrator of the comic Wash Day by Jamila Rowser. She has an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies and has worked on comics for NECIR (New England Center for Investigative Reporting), the
Harry Woodgate (pronouns: they/them) is an award- winning author and illustrator who has worked with clients including National Book Tokens, Google, The Sunday Times Magazine, Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster, Walker Books, Knights Of, Andersen Press, Bloomsbury, The Washington Post and Penguin Random House. Their debut author-illustrator title, Grandad’s Camper, won the Waterstones Children’s Book
Natelle is a Malaysian-born illustrator who grew up in New Zealand, and now lives in leafy Southeast England with her husband, an apathetic cat, and a loud- snoring dog. Natelle currently focuses on children’s illustration, in particular picture books, young fiction, and non- fiction. She loves to use bold colours and cinematic perspectives to draw
