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.

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.

Portfolio

Les filles du docteur March se marient (French Edition)

Alcott, Louisa May

Illustration
Made with Reedsy
The Pirates of Xingu: A Levalle Brothers Adventure

Lyons, G. Leigh

Literally LLC

Cover Design Illustration
Made with Reedsy
The Park House Affair

Foos, Kacie

Cover Design Illustration
Made with Reedsy
The Park House

Foos, Kacie

Cover Design Illustration
Made with Reedsy
Kiss me in Kotor

Foos, Kacie

Cover Design Illustration
Made with Reedsy
The Case of the Missing Mutandes!

Austin, Jenna

Jenna Austin

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
The Secret Buttons

Shapiro, Ellen M

Visual Language Books

Illustration
Moraline: a Magical Adventure of Courage, Resilience and Multicultural Friendship

Alfonso Fior, Cintia

Rising Advocates Press

Cover Design Illustration
Milli Miles: Sight

Spear, Marcy

Marcy Spear

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Milli Miles: Smell

Spear, Marcy

Marcy Spear

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Milli Miles: Hear

Spear, Marcy

Marcy Spear

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Milli Miles: Touch

Spear, Marcy

Marcy Spear

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Milli Miles: First Day of School

Spear, Marcy

Marcy Spear

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Matt Miles: I'm Going to Do It Anyway (MILLI Miles)

Spear, Marcy

Marcy Spear

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Story Time with Grandma

Ryan, Andrea

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Moxie Cinnamon Creampuff: The Nose Knows

Marchese, Mary

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Made with Reedsy
Sometimes I Like the Quiet (Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series)

Brakenhoff, Kelly

Illustration
Made with Reedsy
Hide And Seek: An Ellham Woods Adventure

Parnham, John

Cover Design Illustration
Made with Reedsy
The world of lost all things lost: An Ellham Woods adventure (The Ellham woods adventures)

Parnham., John Derek

Cover Design Illustration
Carmen (Les Albums Musique) (French Edition)

Bizet, Georges

Cover Design Illustration
Du haut de mon cerisier (French Edition)

Peretti, Paola

Cover Design Illustration
Mortels Noëls: Les enquêtes de Vipérine Maltais (French Edition)

Brien, Sylvie

Illustration
Le rêve de Joe March (French Edition)

Alcott, Louisa May

Illustration
Les quatre filles du docteur March (French Edition)

Alcott, Louisa May

Illustration
Le mystère de la chambre jaune (French Edition)

Leroux, Gaston

Illustration

caterina has 41 reviews

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Kathleen E H.

Kathleen E H.

Oct, 2026

Caterina was wonderful to work with at every stage of this book cover project! After filling out the author profile, my husband and I went through many, many artists' sample book covers and information. I wanted to find someone who could include a child's image on the cover of a memoir intended...
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Marcy S.

Marcy S.

Sep, 2026

Caterina is extremely professional but compassionate and willing to quickly make changes without question. When asking for suggestions, her ideas tend to be perfect! I'm at 10 books with Catrina now. She will always be my one and only illustrator.
Farokh W.

Farokh W.

Aug, 2026

This was my first experience on Reedsy, and my first experience collaborating with Ms Caterina Baldi. I have had the best experience. Caterina has been very responsive to my suggestions and requirements and she has never said no to whatever edits I have asked her to do. Her illustrations are of v...
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caterina B.
Thank you, Farokh! It was a pleasure working with you. I wish you the best with your touching book!
Molly R.

Molly R.

May, 2026

Caterina was an amazing artist to work with on my project. She was open to collaborating and really brought my vision to life through her skill and creativity. She created a specific atmosphere for my book cover illustration that sets it apart from others — I don't think anyone else could have ca...
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caterina B.
Thank you, Molly! Same for me! I love working with you. I am looking forward to starting a new project with you! <3
Leigh L.

Leigh L.

Feb, 2026

Caterina is an amazing cover designer, truly. I had a feeling she was the one when I selected her from the list, and the cover she created for The Pirates of Xingu was exactly (and I mean EXACTLY) what I hoped for. Thank you so much, Caterina.

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