Birgitta Sif

Birgitta Sif was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, and lived in and around Scandanavia and America while growing up. She completed her BFA from Cornell University and worked as a graphic designer in New York before receiving her Masters in Children’s Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art, England. Her debut picture book, Oliver, won the Icelandic Dimmalimm Prize, was endorsed by Amnesty, and was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. Birgitta lives with her family in Sweden. Visit her website at www.birgittasif.com and follow her on instagram/ twitter @birgittasif.