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Kirrili Lonergan is a picture book illustrator, art therapist and a mother of four who resides in Newcastle, NSW. Her childhood was spent surrounded by art and creativity. She spent three years in the Middle East and travelled to many countries and experienced many different cultures. Prior to illustrating books, she worked as a paediatric nurse and a ceramic artist.
She has illustrated a variety of picture books including Ollie's Treasure by Lynn Jenkins, which was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology of Australia Awards in 2018 and the Lessons of a LAC emotional well-being series. Other titles include Dandelions and Up to Something by Katrina McKelvey, Portia Goes To London was illustrated for Scone author, Anne Davies to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service, But I'm NOT Hungry for my Dinner by Valerie Gent and her latest title 'What if... ' by Lynn Jenkins. She enjoys sharing her journey with children and encouraging them to enjoy the process of creating art. Her profile can be found on The Style File and SCBWI. |