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