caterina baldi

caterina baldi – Designer

Experienced children's book illustrator and YA. Since 2011 I has been successfully working with publishers all around the world.

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
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Middle Grade Picture Books 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

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.

caterina has 29 reviews

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John P.

John P.

Jul, 2025

Throughout the process Caterina has shown great professionalism. Her imagination and artistry is wonderful. She is adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the story. The finished result is excellent and I thoroughly recommend her to any authors wanting to grace their books with quality covers...
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Gazmend C.

Gazmend C.

Jun, 2025

I was pleasantly surprised by Caterina's speedy intuition on grasping the idea that I had in mind. She came up with a prefect solution, in a very short time. A true professional. The quality of her work -just perfect!
Adrien D.

Adrien D.

Feb, 2025

Caterina's work was extraordinary. Highly recommend !
Ellen S.

Ellen S.

Jan, 2025

Caterina Baldi brought my book, "The Secret Buttons," to life. It was exciting to work with her, send her a "brief" for each illustration and some "scrap" for reference, and experience her vision of the scene as it unfolded from sketch to finish. I'm beginning work on my next book with her talent...
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Sharon K.

Sharon K.

Dec, 2024

Katerina is an excellent choice for any project. Talented and Professional.
caterina B.
Thank you a lot, Sharon! It was a pleasure working with you! I wish you the best!

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