Sakshi Mangal

Sakshi Mangal – Designer

Children's book illustrator with 10+ years of experience, creating whimsical, colorful stories that spark imagination and wonder.

Overview

I am naturally drawn to the enchanting world of children's book illustration, where bold colors and whimsical, scribbly lines bring stories to life. Inspired by my own childhood, I find endless joy in imagining the world through a child’s eyes.

Since earning my MA in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in 2016, I have been living in Vancouver, Canada, with my husband, Avi, and our daughter, Soraya, working from my studio as a children’s book illustrator. When I’m not immersed in picture books, I love spending time with my family, cooking, hiking, and exploring new corners of the world.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Nominated for 2025 Blue Spruce Award
  • CBC top 10 books to read 2024
Certifications
  • MA Children's Book Illustration (2016)
  • BA Animation (2012)

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Alison C.

Alison C.

Feb, 2026

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Working with Sakshi was an incredible experience from start to finish. She is exceptionally talented, professional, and patient. Throughout the project, I made numerous requests and scope adjustments, and she handled every change with grace, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Her creativity b...
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Sakshi M.
Thank you so much Ali, it was great working with you. Hope to work with you again and please let me know when your book is available to order. Many thanks!!!!
Kyndra H.

Kyndra H.

Jul, 2025

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Sakshi was a fantastic collaborator in bringing my project and vision to life. We went through several rounds of edits, and she consistently took constructive feedback with professionalism and care, delivering results that matched exactly what I had envisioned. I would gladly work with her again ...
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Johanna B.

Johanna B.

May, 2026

Well, where to begin... I can't speak highly enough of my experience working with Sakshi. I first contacted her here on Reedsy at the same time as 4 other illustrators, and was immediately impressed with her quick and friendly reply. She had a very clear pricing structure and her rates were much ...
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Ina I.

Ina I.

Jan, 2026

Sakshi was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is very responsive and communicates clearly, making the entire process smooth and stress- free. She understood prompts perfectly and brought them to life with incredible skill. Her art and illustrations are truly amazing and the final product turn...
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Sarah Z.

Sarah Z.

Sep, 2025

The illustrations for my book turned out exactly how I imagined they would. Sakshi really brought my vision to life and was very easy to work with and communicative.

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