Claudia GadottiI was born and raised in Trento, Italy, alongside one brother and two sisters. From an early age, I loved books, excelled in art, and dreamed of becoming an illustrator. Although my parents encouraged me to pursue a more practical path, I trained andworked as a nurse for a time before choosing to follow my creative ambitions.Determined to build a life in art, I moved to London to study English, then to California, where I worked as an au pair before enrolling at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and from there began my professional career as an illustrator.For over twenty years, I have illustrated children's books, bringing stories to life through warm, expressive imagery. Alongside my illustration work, I teach art part-time in a primary school, where I enjoy helping young artists discover their creativity.I now live in New Zealand with my dog and am planning a move to Europe, where I look forward to continuing my illustration work and developing new creative projects. Read More Read Less