HELLO!
Christine is a Filipino-American illustrator & character designer from New Jersey. She grew up finding joy in 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 illustrates picture books, including Lolo's Sari-Sari Store and Box of Dreams! She believes in the power of storytelling and the way art gives us a voice. She loves illustrating stories about creativity, culture, and family. 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
APALA Best of the Best Booklist 2023, 2024
EVENTS
I love speaking to students about creativity, meeting young readers at book events, and showcasing my work at art markets. I've even taught a college class on book illustration! 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
Follow along to see works-in-progress, new art, and announcements!