HELLO!

Christine is a Filipino-American freelance illustrator & character designer from New Jersey. She grew up reading cozy library books and filling countless sketchbooks with drawings. She graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in Animation & Illustration. 

Christine has worked on over 20 books for kids and currently works on picture books, including Lolo's Sari-Sari Store and Box of Dreams! She loves bringing Filipino and diverse characters to life. She's passionate about bringing creativity, culture, and family to her illustration. Christine is now creating art in Houston, TX. 


CLIENTS INCLUDE

American Girl Magazine, Atheneum, Eater, GIPHY Studios, HarperCollins, Holiday House, Kokila, Macmillan, Makefully Studios, Penguin Workshop, Scholastic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, 

RECOGNITION/LISTS

School Library Journal's Best Books 2021, 2023

Bank Street College of Education, Best Children's Books of the Year  2021, 2024 

The Children's Book Council's Notable Social Studies Trade Books 2024

NY Public Library: Vibrant Voices Books 2024


EVENTS

I love speaking to students about creativity, meeting new readers at book events and showcasing my work at art markets! Please get in touch if you want me at your next event! 

Little BIPOC Book Fest - Discovery Green - Houston, TX - March 15, 2025 @ 10:30am - 2:30pm

Books on the Green at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival - The Woodlands, TX - April 13, 2025 @ 3:30 - 5pm


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