About

Hi! I’m Emily Brooks a MA Children’s Book Illustration graduate from Cambridge School of Art, currently based in Norwich. Whilst I love drawing in museums, hiding in libraries, hoarding paper and lunchtime, my first love is storytelling. Inspired by my observational drawings and memories, my stories portray everyday life through the perspective of a quietly extraordinary character. 

I illustrate mainly traditionally, with some digital techniques thrown in for good measure. In my work, I aim to communicate warmth and humour in a visually playful approach, using dynamic compositions and bold colour choices.

Represented by Essie White at Storm Literary Agency.

For illustration or publishing enquiries please contact stormliteraryagency@gmail.com.

For anything else you can contact me at emilybrooksillu@gmail.com.

To keep up with my current work, check out @emilybrooksillu on Instagram

Accolades

• 2023 Performed Everything is Art at Latitude Festival with Suffolk Libraries

• Finalist - Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition 2021 for Dino Boy, see here

• Highly Commended - The Macmillan Prize 2021 for Illustration for Dino Boy

• 2021 Interviewed by CSA for our upcoming exhibition, read here

• 2021 Interviewed by The Crypt Gallery, read here

• 2020 Exhibited at The Crypt Gallery at Norwich School

• 2017/2018 The Cressida Cowell Breakthrough Award

See more on my Instagram