Ziggy Hanaor established indie publisher Cicada Books in 2009, producing innovative and off-beat books for children (and adults). This publisher has a keen eye for talent, she has hand-picked some of her favourite illustrators from the AOI folios with the style and energy needed to succeed in children’s publishing.

Here’s a few of her selection below – to view the rest visit Ziggy’s curated folio gallery with artists details, here!

Sam Fred Hinton – Get Creative

Vicky Hughes – Home

Harriet Quilty – Cat on a Rug

Peitro Soldi – Pigeon’s attack

H.Y.T – Structure and form

Ben Javens – Small faces

Dave Bain – Join a book club

The AOI FOLIOS showcase the very best Illustrators available for commission each year – if you are a business, art director, or individual you can explore the FOLIOS today!