Authors and illustrators

Leire Martín

Leire Martín is an illustrator from San Sebastián, Spain. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s degree in CGI. She worked as a 3D artist for three years, but drawing has always been her passion, so she decided to leave it all and become a professional illustrator. She has worked for many publishing companies and has also created the illustrations for magazines and toys.

Leo Antolini

Leo Antolini has been drawing for as long as he can remember and cartoons have been a major influence on his work. A self-described nerd, he is always interested in learning new things. Designing characters is his absolute favourite thing to do, especially animals, which he loves! Leo is from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Leo Hartas

Leo Hartas has been a professional illustrator for over 30 years and started drawing from the moment he could hold a pencil. He uses a range of mediums including traditional ink, line and watercolour, acrylics, digital, DTP and 3D. Leo loves to create highly imaginative fiction and illuminating non-fiction, both with warmth and humour.

Lili la Baleine

Lili la Baleine is a former school teacher who began self-taught illustration in 2009. Soon, she was spotted by the publishing industry and decided to fully dedicate herself to children’s book illustration. She lives in France with her family, with whom she shares a passion for chocolate and travels.

Lindsey Spinks

Lindsey is a freelance illustrator based in North West London where she works from her home-studio for a broad range of international clients. Her work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, books on packaging and other products.

Lisa Verrall

Lisa studied Graphic Communications at UCA in Farnham. Initially working as a book designer, she has more recently branched out into the world of illustration. Lisa has been creating art for as long as she can remember and her favourite things to draw are animals and buildings. She loves cake, cats and brightly coloured shirts. Lisa lives in North London with her cat Moo Moo.

Liz Pope

Liz Pope gained 1st class honours in Surface Pattern Design from Staffordshire University alongside Kate Pope. They have worked together for the past ten years, developing card ranges, stationery, art prints and illustrating children’s books. Liz’s inspirations come from everyday things, like a rickety old sign or a twisted toothpaste tube. She mostly enjoys simply sketching with her pencil!

Loretta Schauer

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.