caterina baldi

caterina baldi – Designer

Children’s book & YA illustrator since 2011. Trusted by publishers worldwide to deliver engaging, timeless illustrations.

Overview

Experienced children’s and YA illustrator, author and English teacher for kids, I have been in the Publishing Market since 2011. +10 years of experience, I have been working with agents such as Sparadraps (Belgium), Kot Illustration Agency (France) and Lemonade Illustration Agency (London, UK), and companies such as Gallimard Jeunesse, Rageot, Mondadori, Loescher, Nelson Cengage Company and many others.In 2011, I was selected at Bologna Children's Book Fair, and my work was exposed in Japan. Additionally, I hold a Bachelor of Italian and Art and a Master's in Literary Translation. My picture book, “Tre gatte nel bidet”, was published by Settenove in July 2022, and my flash fiction and short stories have been released in American and Neozeland literary magazines.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Cozy Mysteries Middle Grade Picture Books Romance Young Adult
Languages
English
Awards
  • I was displayed at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2011.
Certifications
  • Master's in Literary Translation at FUSP of Misano Adriatico, Rimini, Italy, 2016
  • Bachelor’s in Visual Art at Academy of Art of Brera, Milan, Italy
  • Bachelor’s in Modern Literature, Humanities, University of Studies of Milan, Italy, 2007
  • High school degree in Animation graphic at School of the Book of Urbino, Italy, 2002

Work experience

Lemonade Agency

May, 2021 — Dec, 2024 (over 3 years)
I worked as freelance illustrator for Lemonade Agency. Through them I have collaborated with big companies around the world.

Mondadori

Nov, 2020 — Dec, 2021 (about 1 year)
I worked for Mondadori for a whole year as a children's illustrator. I illustrated activity school books for kids of 7-8 years old.

Settenove

Nov, 2020 — Present
My book 'Tre gatte nel bidet' will be published in May 2022 by Settenove. I am the author, writer and illustrator of this book, and I am looking forward to seeing my work in the bookstores!

Loescher Editore

Jan, 2020 — Present
I occasionally work for Loescher Editore as an illustrator. I illustrate fiction books for young readers who start to learn a foreign language.

Gallimard Jeunesse

Nov, 2017 — Present
In 2018 I started a proficuous collaboration with Gallimard Jeunesse. I illustrated 15 books for middle-grade riders.

ELI Readers

Apr, 2012 — Present
I occasionally work with ELI Readers as an illustrator. I generally illustrate middle-grade books.

Helbing Languages

Mar, 2012 — Oct, 2014 (over 2 years)
I illustrated re-adapted classic fiction books for young readers.

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Bill W.

Bill W.

Nov, 2025

Caterina Baldi's cover is fantastic. I love it and everyone who has seen it does too. She understood my vision of my book. I look forward to having her do the artwork for my next book.
John P.

John P.

Nov, 2025

Caterina is always good to work with. She is talented and conscientious. For me, I look forward to working with her in the future. She is an expert judge of what's needed and is consistent in her characterisations. She understands the writer, and I appreciate her artistry. I recommend her to othe...
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Kacie F.

Kacie F.

Nov, 2025

Caterina is truly such a gifted artist. This is my third time working with her. I absolutely love her work. I highly recommend her. I look forward to working with her again.
Ellen S.

Ellen S.

Nov, 2025

When people look at my book, the first thing they comment on is how wonderful the illustrations are. Caterina did a magnificent job capturing difficult WWII subject matter in 17 paintings, including two covers, and many spot illustrations.
Kacie F.

Kacie F.

Sep, 2025

This is my second time working with Caterina. She is truly incredible to collaborate with. She always delivers exactly what I’ve asked her. I will continue working with her on my next book as well. I recommend her highly.
caterina B.
Kacie is amazing, I love working with her!

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