Sophie Blackall

Sophie Blackall, an Australian artist and illustrator of children’s books, is based in Brooklyn, New York. She won the 2016 Caldecott Medal for “Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear,” and the 2019 Medal for “Hello Lighthouse.” She has illustrated more than 30 books for children, including the “Ivy and Bean” series. Blackall has collaborated with authors such as Jacqueline Woodson, John Bemelmans Marciano, Jane Yolen, and Meg Rosoff. Her work also includes animated television commercials and editorial illustrations for newspapers and magazines.