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I am a children's book author/illustrator living in Edinburgh.

I worked as an architect before the birth of my daughter in 2023. After winning the Picture Hooks "Kindness" competition, I decided to have a serious go at creating children’s picture books.

 

I was awarded a six-month mentorship with Morag Hood as part of the Picture Hooks Buddy Scheme 2024.

 

During this time, I worked on a story called ‘I am Katy’ - which was shortlisted for the  

World Illustration Awards 2025. 

A collection of my observational drawings were also Shortlisted for the Shirley Hughes Sketchbook Award 2025. 

Rafaela Taylor Childrens book illustrator author edinburgh

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