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)

Portfolio

Vancouver A-Z: An Alphabet Book for Little Vancouverites

Vesuvala, Chirag

Chirag Vesuvala

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
The Wheels on the Ice (Mother Moose)

Sturgess, Elena

Taffy Tales

Illustration
Bright Spot: A Story About Overcoming Anxiety

Chase, Aimee

Sky Pony

The Many Hats of Louie the Rat

Mangal, Sakshi

Owlkids

Asha and the Toymaker

Mangal, Sakshi

Kids Can Press

Seed School: Growing Up Amazing

Holub, Joan

Best Behavior

Patricia Hegarty

Hide-and-Seek: A First Book of Position Words

Ornot, R. D.

Sakshi has 9 reviews

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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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Simon C.

Simon C.

Jul, 2026

Sakshi has been a dream to work with. I highly recommend her. She is an excellent illustrator and she really helped me a lot. She has fantastic ideas and great to collaborate with.
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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How did you develop your personal illustration style as a children's book illustrator, and how has it evolved over time?

I think my style developed slowly through lots of drawing, experimenting and learning from each project. I’ve always loved playful characters, bold colours and loose, hand-drawn lines, and over time I’ve become more confident in keeping things simple but full of feeling. My work has become more r...
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