Lael Chisholm is a New Zealand children's picture book illustrator. She is best known for her illustrations for the Granny McFlitter series written by Heather Haylock.[1]
Lael Chisholm | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Education | Feilding High School |
| Known for | Illustration |
| Awards | Storylines Gavin Bishop award for illustration, 2017 |
Biography
editChisholm was educated at Feilding High School,[2] where she was named dux in 2015.[3] In 2017 she became the youngest person to win the Storylines Gavin Bishop Award for illustration, for her work on Granny McFlitter, the Champion Knitter, written by heather Haylock.[4] In 2021 The Hug Blanket by Chris Gurney, illustrated by Chisholm, was a finalist in the picture book category at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.[5]
Books
edit- 2018 – Granny McFlitter, the Champion Knitter, Heather Haylock, Penguin Random House (illustrator)
- 2019 – Granny McFlitter: A Country Yarn, Heather Haylock, Penguin Random House (illustrator)
- 2020 – The Hug Blanket, Chris Gurney, Scholastic New Zealand (illustrator)
- 2021 – Grandpa Versus Swing, Tania Sickling, Scholastic New Zealand (illustrator)
References
edit- ^ "Lael Chisholm - Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust". 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Prestigious award sees young designer illustrate children's book". stuff.co.nz. 4 April 2017.
- ^ Wilkie, Kelsey (17 December 2015). "Manawatu's brightest and best students honoured". Manawatū Standard. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ Christian, Dionne (10 April 2017). "Young artist draws herself promising future". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Woulfe, Catherine (5 July 2021). "The case for more joy, beauty and outlandishness in NZ children's books". The Spinoff. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
External links
edit- Lael Chisholm on the Penguin Books New Zealand website
- Lael Chisholm on Instagram
- Interview with Lael Chisholm, Standing Room Only, Radio New Zealand, 2 April 2017
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