Renée Kurilla

Renee Kurilla is a children's illustrator, author, and designer. She loves drawing nature, animals, and working on projects that require a little bit of research. She has illustrated many books for kids including ORANGUTANKA (by Margarita Engle), CHICKS RULE! (by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen), RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE (by Lisl H. Detlefsen), and the ADA LACE series (by Emily Calandrelli). ONE SPRINGY, SINGY DAY, Renee's debut picture book as both author and illustrator, published in March 2021. THE FLOWER GARDEN, Renee's first young graphic novel, published in Spring 2022. Renee has a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Graphic Design from Lesley University College of Art and Design. Before transitioning to a full time career in children’s books, she was a Lead Artist at FableVision Studios in Boston for 10 years. She currently lives in MA with her illustrator husband Keith Zoo, their 6 year old daughter, Zoey, and Yoshi the fish.