Élise Gravel
CanadianPicture BookGraphic NovelChildren's Bookb. 1977
Élise Gravel is a prolific Canadian author and illustrator based in Montreal, Quebec. Known for her whimsical, quirky, and often fact-based children's books and graphic novels, her work frequently explores themes of social justice, biodiversity, and gender identity. She has written and illustrated over 50 books, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
Awards
["Governor General's Award for French-language children's illustration (2012)", 'Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People (2022)', "Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award (2024)"]
Notable Works
['The Disgusting Critters series', 'The Mushroom Fan Club', 'The Bug Club', 'The Worst Book Ever', 'If Found… Please Return to Elise Gravel', 'Pink, Blue, and You!']
