HELLO!
Hi, I’m Aleksandra, a children’s book illustrator who believes magic hides in the tiniest details (and sometimes in the mess under my desk). I grew up in the south of Poland and now work from my seaside studio in New Zealand, surrounded by pencils, paper stacks, and far too many half-finished cups of tea.
Since 2017, I’ve illustrated over 40 books, games, and other projects. My work mixes watercolor, gouache, and ink with a sprinkle of digital polish. I love stories that make you feel something gentle, laugh a little, or carry a spark of wonder long after the last page.
My style wanders between tender and funny, depending on where the story wants to go. Nature, autumn colors, and everyday emotions are my favorite guides.
I’m always open to collaborations with heart, imagination, and just a hint of the unexpected.
GET IN TOUCH
Please feel free to contact me at a.szmidt90@gmail.com
if you have any questions.
For any UK or European projects, please reach out directly to my agent, Christine, at christine@artistpartners.co.uk
For any US or Canadian projects, please contact my agent, Dan, directly at pageturnerliteraryagency@gmail.com
Achievements & Recognitions:
🏆 Awards & Honors
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2020 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards – Silver Medal
Happy Love Sprinkles — Best First Book – Picture Book category -
2020 Nautilus Book Awards – Silver Medal
The Sweet Dreams Express: A Meditative Bedtime Journey — Children’s Picture Books/Fiction category -
2022 Best Indie Book Award (BIBA)
Happy Love Sprinkles — Children’s (2-8) category -
2025 ACT Literary Awards – Shortlisted
Marvelous Miles — Children’s Literature/Young Readers category
📚 Bestseller Status
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The Little Lambs series (Hachette New Zealand) — New Zealand Bestseller
🌍 International Reach & Translations
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Books illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt have been translated into many languages, including English, German, Danish, Brazilian Portuguese, Croatian, Slovak, Czech, Slovenian, and French editions.
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