Claudia Rueda
Claudia Rueda
New York Times Best Selling Illustrator
Claudia Rueda went to Law and Art school and worked as a political cartoonist in Colombia.
She then studied Children’s Book Illustration at UC Berkeley and is now the illustrator of over thirty picture books.
Her books include the New York Times Bestseller, Here Comes The Easter Cat.
Q&A
What inspired your interest in writing and drawing for children?
Children are curious, playful and open-minded. They love pictures as much as words and they adore stories.
I like to tell stories with pictures and I believe a sense of humor and playfulness are very serious matters. It sounds like a perfect match!
I knew from the start that the stories I wanted to tell were well suited for children.
What challenges have you faced along the path to creating so many wonderful illustrations?
After you publish your first book you have a big challenge-- to grow as an artist and not to repeat yourself. If your book sells well, you might be tempted to do more of the same. It may work, but it's not as exciting as creating new stories and characters.
What are some of your hobbies?
I love cooking a good meal, hiking, practicing yoga when I'm tired or stressed, going sailing with my family and traveling around the world.
I also love museums, bookstores, movies, music concerts and going to the theater.
Books by Claudia Rueda
more about me...
my favorite character...
I really love Bunny, the character I created for a series of picture books published by Chronicle Books. Bunny is both adorable and adventurous and I really like that.
my picture books...
have been published in the United States, Mexico and Spain and have been translated into more than ten different languages for Asia and Europe.
awards my books have received include...
The 2016 New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Selection,
2014 Amazon Book of the Month,
and the 2006 National Parenting Publications Gold Award.