| Lael Chisholm | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Education | Feilding High School |
| Known for | Illustration |
| Awards | Storylines Gavin Bishop award for illustration, 2017 |
Lael Chisholm is a New Zealand children's picture book illustrator. She is best known for her illustrations for the Granny McFlitter series written by Heather Haylock.
Biography
Chisholm was educated at Feilding High School, where she was named dux in 2015. In 2017 she became the youngest person to win the Storylines Gavin Bishop Award for illustration, for her work on Granny McFlitter, the Champion Knitter, written by heather Haylock. In 2021 The Hug Blanket by Chris Gurney, illustrated by Chisholm, was a finalist in the picture book category at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
Books
- 2018 – Granny McFlitter, the Champion Knitter, Heather Haylock, Penguin Random House (illustrator)
- 2019 – Granny McFlitter: A Country Yarn, Heather Haylock, Penguin Random House (illustrator)
- 2020 – The Hug Blanket, Chris Gurney, Scholastic New Zealand (illustrator)
- 2021 – Grandpa Versus Swing, Tania Sickling, Scholastic New Zealand (illustrator)
References
- "Lael Chisholm - Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust". 14 June 2021.
- "Prestigious award sees young designer illustrate children's book". stuff.co.nz. 4 April 2017.
- Wilkie, Kelsey (17 December 2015). "Manawatu's brightest and best students honoured". Manawatū Standard. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- Christian, Dionne (10 April 2017). "Young artist draws herself promising future". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- Woulfe, Catherine (5 July 2021). "The case for more joy, beauty and outlandishness in NZ children's books". The Spinoff. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
External links
- Lael Chisholm on the Penguin Books New Zealand website
- Lael Chisholm on Instagram
- Interview with Lael Chisholm, Standing Room Only, Radio New Zealand, 2 April 2017
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