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Erica Pelton Villnave’s
involvement in children’s literature began at The Maryland Institute
College of Art where she studied illustration. She loved the idea of using
her artwork as a form of communication and to promote literacy among children.
There are certain books that children cherish for a lifetime. As an illustrator,
Erica is interested in creating picture books that will attract such interest
and inspiration. Her watercolor illustrations are filled with whimsical
imagery, vibrant colors and details that can guide both child and adult
along wonderful journeys to any place and time. An animated cast of characters
share the variety of experiences and emotions in the life of every child.
Such images, of characters and situations, give voice and vision to the
stories as they are read and experienced by each child.
Erica shares her home in upstate New York with her husband, her one year
old son, two cats and two very large dogs. When she isn’t working
on an illustration Erica enjoys working on other craft projects like painting
furniture and sewing. She also loves exploring the outdoors, gardening
and taking long road trips to places she has never been before.
Erica recently completed her first author/illustrator picture book, Sophie's
Lovely Locks (Marshall Cavendish, Spring 2011.)
Client List
Brown Publishing Network
Cricket Magazine Group
Eagle Crest Publishing
Galison
Harcourt
Highlights for Children
Houghton Mifflin
Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc.
Magination Press
Marshall Cavendish
McGraw Hill
National Geographic School Publishing
Northword Publishing
Pearson Learning
Recorded Books Inc.
Soundprints
Published Books
Sophie's Lovely Locks
(Marshall Cavendish)
Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone? (Soundprints)
Nobody's Perfect (Magination Press)
Golflyns in America (Eagle Crest Publishing)