Mariajo Ilustrajo is a Spanish Illustrator based in the UK. She completed her MA in Childrens Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge Anglia Ruskin course in April 2021. In November 2020 she was crowned the overall winner of the 2020 Association of Illustrators award, sponsored by Walker Books. Her debut picture book, Flooded, has been translated into over 19 languages.
Mail on Sunday - 'Inspiring and entertaining story [...] a witty treat from start to finish.' Red Reading Hub - 'Mariajo's new picture book that has everything you could want - adventure, magic, a demonstration of the power of the imagination and terrific illustrations with clever colour changes.'Achuka - 'This charming and engaging picture book shows children how wonderful books can really be.' The Reader Teacher - 'Vividly illustrated adventure'