Loretta has illustrated a number of picture books and fiction titles for younger children. She has always loved drawing and is never happier than when she’s making something. Loretta lives in London, England, with her archaeologist husband and her hamster studio buddy, Nanook, who assists with the creative process by staring really hard at her until she gives him a treat.
Louise lives in Staffordshire with her partner, two daughters and her dog. Following her degree in Ceramics Design, Louise has worked for a diverse range of clients creating, amongst other things, greetings cards, stationery, wall art, ceramics and fabric as well as gorgeous children’s books where her love of pattern and design can clearly be seen.
Lucy Farfort is an illustrator, passionate about the need for more diversity in children’s publishing. In 2017 she was awarded first prize for illustration, in Faber Children’s inaugural FAB Prize competition. Lucy enjoys working in watercolour, and experimenting with pattern and texture. www.lucyfarfort.co.uk
Lucy Fleming graduated from the University of Lincoln with a First Degree in Illustration and has worked on children’s book projects for many leading publishers. She lives and works in a small town in England with her partner and a little black cat. When not at her desk she prefers nothing more than to be outdoors in the sunshine with a hot cup of tea.
Since graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in Illustration, Lucy has become one of the UK’s leading commercial illustrators. Lucy draws inspiration from popular culture, fashion and all things vintage to create her fabulous artworks. This, combined with her love of people-watching, allows Lucy to create illustrations which encapsulate aspirational everyday living.
Liuna Virardi lives in France with her husband and her orange cat. She likes to transform simple shapes and bright colours into children’s books and lead workshops based on her books. Liuna loves flocks of birds in flight, leaves falling from trees, walks by the sea and the colour turquoise.
Lila Cruz is an illustrator, comic book artist and journalist. She puts together all these professions to make books and tell stories. Originally from Salvador, Bahia, Lila now lives in São Paulo, Brazil.
Lise Villadsen is a Danish author who began writing at the age of 14. She has published a series of electrifying young adult novels centered around complex family dynamics and youth mental health issues, after making her lauded debut in 2018. Through her highly acclaimed works, Villadsen shrewdly captures the voice of the adolescent generation.
