Product Description
Trixie
Author: Lori-Ann Preston • Illustrator: Elanie Bieldt
Format: Paperback
Recommended for ages 11+
Trixie always has a bag of tricks up her sleeve! Unfortunately, she always gets in trouble for it, even though Trixie believes she is innocent …
About the Author
Lori-Ann Preston lives in East-London with her husband and child. She’s been writing since she was eight years old and says that she gets her inspiration from other books, TV and movies but also from listening to, talking to and watching other people.
She has won a Golden Boabab for Early Chapter Prize for her book The Ama-zings!, as well as the South African Writer’s Circle award for New Writer of the Year.
About the Illustrator
Hi, my name is Elanie and I am a versatile illustrator and graphic designer with a keen eye for humour. I strive to create dynamic, authentic work to bring your ideas to life.
With an extensive background in children's book illustration, I am well-versed in designing for print, as well as digital mediums, and have worked with a broad range of clients, including large publishers like Lapa Uitgewers (a division of Penguin Random House South Africa), and numerous self-publishing authors.
I offer a flexible style that adapts to each brief's individual needs.
Originally from South Africa, I am now based in London.
I value authenticity and representation, creating a world where people, especially children, feel seen and accepted.
When illustrating children's books, I believe it is important cater for children of all backgrounds through characters that are relatable, funny, and uplifting.
My characters are almost aways a bit a bit squishy, a bit lanky, a bit disheveled, and unapologetically so.
On top of my illustration work, I enjoy creating hand-lettered typography, and designing layouts that are engaging and full of energy.
Being a fine artist first and foremost, I have worked extensively with traditional mediums such as acrylic painting, pastels, charcoal, graphite, etc.
In university I also experimented with silk screen printing and RISO printing.
This influence gives my work an organic feeling.
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