Children's Illustrators UK
A list of published professional #kidlit illustrators, mostly based in, or focused on, British Isles publishing (UK and the Republic of Ireland)
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@studionib.bsky.social
@claudiecb.com
Co-founder & Art Director @ Hologram Ghost @hologramghost.bsky.social Award-Winning Illustrator // Indie Game Dev Canadian 🇨🇦 ASD🌈♾️ she/her http://claudiecb.com
@ryanballillo.bsky.social
Children's illustrator. Powered by biscuits, punk rock and coffee. Proudly represented by Bright Agency
@oisinmcgann.bsky.social
Over 30 years in commercial art and more than 20 as a published author – mostly children's and young adult. No hope of ever getting a proper job. Lifelong nerd who's concerned about climate change. No AI data scraping. He/Him. http://oisinmcgann.com/
@albertatorres.bsky.social
#kidlit illustrator, author, designer in London, UK | She/her | Rep'd by Clare Wallace @ DarleyAnderson Illustration Agency Books with Tiger Tales, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Giunti. 🇮🇹+🇬🇧 Portfolio albertatorres.com 🚫AI
@lorettaschauer.bsky.social
Children's author and illustrator repd by Claire Cartey at HolroydeCartey.com 'Yetis Don't Exist!' out now. ❄️ Latest fiction: 'The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart' 👻 www.lorettaschauer.com I live in the beautiful city of York, UK.
@artfuldoodling.bsky.social
(They/Them) 🏳️🌈 | Dysgwr 🏴 Queer with a doodling habit Rep'd by Monica Rodriguez at Context Literary Agency ✏️ Portfolio: amelieahernwilliams.com
@harrywoodgate.bsky.social
Award winning author and illustrator of children’s books including Grandad’s Camper, TIMID, Little Glow and many more. They/them. Agent: @ashliterary.bsky.social Enquiries: info@ashliterary.com Website: www.harrywoodgate.com
@fionawoodcock.bsky.social
Author & illustrator of Hiding Heidi, Poppy and the Blooms, Look, Hello and Silver Linings. Little Lion Girl written by Olivia Hope out now! Represented by The Bright Agency. London https://linktr.ee/FionaWoodcock
@charli-vee.bsky.social
Illustrator, writer, lecturer, and enjoyer of weird creatures 🤘 ✨ Open for new projects! 💼 charlivince.com ✉️ hello@charlivince.com 🙌 Rep'd by Tracy Marchini @ Bookends Literary 🧠 Intersectional feminist, ASD, queer, she/her 🚫 No AI/NFT
@hloweart.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator found in 🇨🇦 and🇬🇧 ✨Debut✨ THE PIE REPORTS - Orca Books Spring ‘24 (Hayley Lowe) DIAPER KID - Owlkids Fall ‘25 (Loretta Garbutt/Hayley Lowe) MEMORY STONES- Second Story Press, Fall 25 (Kathy Kacer/Hayley Lowe)
@sashastowe.bsky.social
Kid Lit Illustrator 🌱 (looking for representation), Glass Artist, Gamer and Cat Mum. She/her. Instagram: @ sashastowe 🌷 https://linktr.ee/sashastowe
@jasoncockcroft.bsky.social
(He/Him) Working class, award-winning author and illustrator of We Were Wolves and Running With Horses. Rep’d by Claire at Holroyde Cartey. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@metaphrog.bsky.social
John Chalmers + Sandra Marrs aka Metaphrog Author / illustrator of kids graphic novels / comics. Rep’d by United Agents. Scottish + French. Glasgow. Wilomina out Sept 2026 from Scholastic UK https://metaphrog.com
@natasharimmington.bsky.social
🖌Childrens Book Illustrator 🖌 Rep'd by The Bright Agency. Loves bears, binturongs and all fuzzy animals. https://www.natasharimmington.com/
@munkeypants.bsky.social
Children's illustrator & author of the GRIM FALLS ACADEMY and BAD UNITED series. Just illustrator of 100+ more!
@ianmcque.bsky.social
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ianmcque/mileships-a-narrative-art-book-by-ian-mcque
@tomgauld.bsky.social
Cartoonist and Illustrator. My book of science cartoons, PHYSICS FOR CATS, is available to preorder! www.tomgauld.com
@stephencollins.bsky.social
Illustrator & cartoonist | Guardian & Prospect (full scripts in alt text) | graphic novels | children’s books | WFC | My stuff: https://linktr.ee/stephencollinsart
@studionib.bsky.social
Illustrator and author for children's publishing and the wider design business. #KidLitUK #illustration https://linktr.ee/studionib