Angela Vives is a Colombian artist and former video editor with a Master’s in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Her work has been recognised in numerous prestigious industry awards. In 2023, Thames & Hudson published her debut book, Bright Stars of Black British History. 

Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize of Illustration 2024

Long-listed for the World Illustration Awards 2024 in the Children's Book Professional category

Long-listed for the SLA School Library Association Awards 2024

Winner of the Picture Hooks Winter competition 2021

Awarded the SCBWI's Don Freeman Grant for a pre-published illustrator 2021

Long-listed for the World Illustration Awards in the Children's Book Student category 2020

Shortlisted for the Cheltenham Illustration Award of Illustration 2020

Highly Commended for The Macmillan Prize of Illustration 2020

Highly Commended for Faber&Faber FAB Prize 2020

Contact

For children's book commissions contact Neil Dunnicliffe at neil@springliterary.com

For other inquires, school workshops and visits contact angela.vives@gmail.com