I Want to Be an Artist

“A joyful glimpse into the notion that a pleasurable childhood activity could be a lifetime pursuit.” — Kirkus Reviews“The text is perfect for early readers, with simple sentences, repetitive phrases, and a clear narrative structure that will build confidence in young readers. The illustrations in the book are vivid and engaging. Recommended for its engaging storyline and inspiring message about creativity and self-discovery.” — Booklist

Laura Driscoll has written numerous books for children, including the other books in this series, I Want to Be a Police Officer, I Want to Be a Doctor, and I Want to be a Veterinarian. Laura enjoys going to New York Mets games, volunteer work, and singing in a ten-woman acapella group. She lives in Sunnyside, New York, with her husband.

Catalina Echeverri was born in Bogota, Colombia, in 1986. She has a BA in graphic design from the Accademia di Comunicazione (Milano, Italy) and an MA in children’s book illustration from Cambridge School of Art, ARU (Cambridge, UK). Catalina likes to write and illustrate her own stories. She is currently working on picture books with both Random House and Bloomsbury Press. Her work has been selected to feature in the Best of British Illustration catalogue in 2012. Catalina currently lives in London with her husband, William.