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.

caterina has 39 reviews

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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.
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.
caterina B.
I loved working with him. I hope to work together again!
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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caterina B.
Great writer and person. Always a pleasure to work with him!

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