Marieka Heinlen

As an illustrator, my focus has been working on books that build social and emotional skills, creating artwork for all kinds of transitions, challenges and successes. I'm always looking for new ways to reflect the rich variety around us, so we have images to take back to examine in our inner world. I liked the idea of producing new ways to connect with ourselves and others. Over the past 20 years, I've designed hundreds of book covers and illustrated 42 picture books for young children. I believe picture books both encourage curiosity and integrate art into everyday life.