Bia is an illustrator based in East London, originally from Brazil. Graduated from Cambridge School of Art Children’s Book Illustration Masters, her author debut picture book ´The Dream Book´ was selected The Times’ Best Children’s Books of the Summer 2023. Bia’s works also appeared at Society of Illustrators (NY), Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Awards (China), The Macmillan Prize (UK) among others. 

Bia vibrant tropical influences are reflected in her bold use of colours and textures. She finds inspiration in little details of everyday life, turning them into pieces set in a fun atmosphere. Using humour and quirky characters in a visually playful approach.

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