DIANA (Dee-Anna) TOLEDANO is a Pisces with curly hair, glasses, and a bit of an accent. She experiments with different techniques, patterns and textures in her illustrations, which are mostly handmade. In addition to writing and drawing, Diana also teaches workshops for children and adults. Diana grew up in Madrid, where she studied Art History and Illustration. She now lives in San Francisco with her red bearded husband and a fluffy kitty.
Visit Diana at:
http://diana-toledano.com
www.instagram.com/dianatoledano
For more information, please contact Teresa Kietlinski at teresa(a)bookmarkliterary.com.
Diana’s Bookshelf:
QUEEN OF LEAVES
by Stephen Bresño
illustrated by Diana Toledano (Innovation Press, 2022)
DRESSING UP THE STARS
by Jeanne Walker Harvey
illustrated by Diana Toledano (Beach Lane, 2021)
POLLY DIAMOND AND THE SUPER STUNNING SPECTACULAR SCHOOL FAIR
Book 2
by Alice Kuipers
illustrated by Diana Toledano (Chronicle, 2019)
The USBORNE BOOK OF THE MOON
by Laura Cowan
illustrated by Diana Toledano (Usborne, 2019)
• Shortlisted – Made for Mums Award 2020
• Shortlisted – SLA Information Book Award 2020
ONE SNOWY DAY
by Diana Murray
illustrated by Diana Toledano (Sourcebooks, 2018)
• Scholastic Reading Club selection, 2019
POLLY DIAMOND AND THE MAGIC BOOK
Book 1
by Alice Kuipers
illustrated by Diana Toledano (Chronicle, 2018)
★”Upbeat and lovable, Polly Diamond brings the magic of imagination to life.”
—Booklist, starred review
“An enchanting adventure of magic and mishaps.” —Kirkus Reviews
• A Parents’ Magazine Best Children’s book of 2018
• Awarded Ontario Library Association’s Best Bets, 2019
• A Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year selection, 2018
UNE PLACE POUR EDOUARD
by Beatrice Gernot
illustrated by Diana Toledano (Alice Editions, Spring 2016)
THE 826 QUARTERLY, VOLUME 24,
by the Students of the 826 Valencia Writing Project
illustrated by Diana Toledano (826 Valencia, Fall 2016)
Awards + Honors:
- Shortlisted, “A Place for Edouard”, the Nami International Picture Book Illustration Concours 2017 award and inclusion in the traveling exhibition! Winner TBA.
- Selection, Latin American Ilustración 5 Award 2016
- Featured illustrator, SCBWI website, November 2016 http://www.scbwi.org/illustrator-gallery.
- Winner, Best Portfolio Award, SCBWI San Francisco Illustrator Day 2015
