Elina Ellis

Elina Ellis is a children’s author and illustrator based in the UK. Originally from Ukraine, she studied children’s book illustration at the Cambridge School of Art and has been creating picture books ever since.

Her work combines expressive drawing with warmth, humour and thoughtful storytelling. She works across both traditional and digital media, creating her own books as well as illustrating for publishers around the world.

Elina is the creator of The Truth About… series, including The Truth About Old People, which won the Macmillan Prize for Illustration, followed by The Truth About Babies and The Truth About Books.

Her work has also been recognised internationally, including the Golden Pinwheel Award and the Chen Bochui International Children’s Literature Award.

Alongside her books, Elina is an educator and mentor, helping creatives develop their visual voice and storytelling skills. She lives and works in England.