Children’s book illustrators often come across professional terminology. Industry lingo can sometimes be confusing, so here are a few terms you should know if you want to work as a children’s book illustrator.

A children’s book illustrator is a professional artist creating visual narratives (illustrations) that accompany the written text. Simply put, we create visual content for children's books. I like to call us visual translators, as we often clarify the meaning for those kids who cannot read yet. We specialise in visual storytelling, interpret words, and bring characters to life. Our job as a children’s book illustrator is to interpret the narrative, simplify complex ideas and