Lola U.

Lola U. – Designer

I am a children’s book illustrator with 20+ books illustrated for publishers and self-published authors. I have a warm, cozy, and cute style

Overview

Hi there! I’m Lola, a professional children's book illustrator from Nottingham, UK. With a strong background in illustration, design, and self-publishing, I offer comprehensive support to authors throughout their book-making journey.

Whether it’s your first children’s book or your next one, I’m here to make it an enjoyable and smooth experience.

Services
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2021 — Present

Portfolio

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A Cowboy Called Ransom: Ransom and the Lost Sheep

Aldinger, Cameron

Poor Lee Maid Publishing

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
How to Make Un Ami: The Story of Elliott & Élodie

Warr, Amy

Amy Maan

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Claire’s Spectacular Socks

Usupova, Lola

Austin Macauley Publishers

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design Production Management
Made with Reedsy
Milly's Dreamland Adventure

Capezza, Kristen E

Three Little Lights LLC

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
My First Friend in a New Land

Ibrahim, Carole

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Different, Yet Like Me: LUKE

Salz, Mary

Look Beyond Publications, LLC

Cover Design Illustration
Hungry Harriet And The Talking Tummy

Hadley, Andrew

Blossom Spring Publishing

Cover Design Illustration
Abuelita’s American Dream: A Puerto Rican Migrant’s Story

Sumner, Danise

Danise Batista Sumner

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design

Lola has 10 reviews

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Cibonné R.

Cibonné R.

Mar, 2026

Lola is very professional, warm, and quite talented. I would have no qualms about hiring her in the future.
Patrick F.

Patrick F.

Mar, 2026

Working with Lola was a real joy. I love her character style and their expressive faces. Her illustrations captured what I had envisioned to go with the storyline. She truly added fun to what I hope is a fun story for everyone. I look forward to working again in the near future.
Lola U.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you on this project. Your story was a joy to work on, and I’d be delighted to collaborate with you again in the future.
Sydney L.

Sydney L.

Feb, 2026

Lola is absolutely amazing! She's professional, helpful, patient, talented, and super responsive. Im so extremely thankful for her work on my book and I literally couldn't have done it without her. She brought my book to life better than I ever imagined
Angie W.

Angie W.

Dec, 2025

Lola has been absolutely amazing! This is my first time self publishing and she has helped me so much and gone above and beyond. I love her style, it fits my vision perfectly for my children’s picture book. I am so grateful for her and looking forward to starting many more projects with her in th...
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Lola U.
Thank you for trusting me with something so special. I’m happy you love the illustrations and that I could make the process easier for you. If you ever have any questions or need anything else, I’d...
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Christian A.

Christian A.

Dec, 2025

“My First Friend in a New Land” was our first book, and we’re so glad we chose Lola as our illustrator. She was a pleasure to work with—professional, timely, and very open to feedback. Most importantly, she brought our vision to life from the very first sketch. The entire process was smooth and c...
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Lola U.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Working on your book was truly a pleasure. Your story is heartfelt and beautifully written, and I’m so grateful you trusted me to help bring it to life. Wishi...
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