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 24 reviews

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Marcy S.

Marcy S.

Nov, 2024

Easy to work with and exactly what I needed. I will use her again and again.
Sharon K.

Sharon K.

Nov, 2024

A talented designer and a generous person. Highly recommended.
John P.

John P.

Nov, 2024

Caterina has created a beautiful cover for my middle grade book Ice. She has a real talent and I cannot speak highly enough of her. She has an eye for colour and knows what is best for the genre and is very responsive to the author. The results speak for themselves and it's been a privilege to work with her. I thoroughly recommend her to other authors who write books 📚 for children. If I could ...
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caterina B.
It is always lovely working with you, John!
Marcy S.

Marcy S.

Oct, 2024

What a pleasure to work with. Catrina made this part of the book process a breeze. She understood right away what I was looking for and made the changes I requested right away. I have already signed her up for 2 more books and told her about the next 3 that are coming her way. Thank you Catrina.
Sharon K.

Sharon K.

Oct, 2024

Caterina is wonderful to work with. She is extremely professional, patient and kind. She has a great sense of color and where to place graphics in a story. I appreciate all of her talents and feel lucky to have worked with her.
caterina B.
Thank you very much, Sharon. Your book is so lovely and great and I wish you the best for its publication! :*

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