Erin Kraan is a children’s book illustrator, woodcutter, and printmaker. Her latest illustrated picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo, written by Bess Kalb was a #3 Indie Bestseller. Something’s Wrong! by Jory John was also an indie bestseller, received the Kirkus Star and was included in Kirkus’s Best Picture Books of 2021 list.
Erin loves the process of carving her characters into wood and seeing how their quirky and whimsical identities come to life through the ink in the prints. You can often find her doodling while drinking milky coffee and wearing cozy socks. Erin lives with her Bernedoodle, Mister, in Vancouver, Canada.
Current Titles:
Buffalo Fluffalo (Random House Studio, 2024)
Nothing’s Wrong! (Macmillan, 2023)
Something’s Wrong! (Macmillan, March 2021)
Nerdycorn (Simon & Schuster, Summer 2021)
Mouse Calls (Macmillan, Summer 2022)
I’m Picky! (Macmillan, Winter 2023)
Hurry, Little Tortoise (Random House, Summer 2022)
Future Titles:
I Am Friendly (Macmillan, 2025)
Everything’s Wrong (Macmillan 2025)
I Am Speedy (Macmillan, 2026)
Buffalo Fluffalo Puffalo (Random House Studio 2026)
Awards:
Something’s Wrong was awarded the Kirkus star and was included in Kirkus’ best picture books of 2021 list.
SCBWI Los Angeles Summer Conference 2018 Portfolio Show Award Winner
SCBWI Los Angeles Summer Conference 2018 Mentorship Award Winner
Client List:
Penguin Random House
Simon & Schuster
Macmillan
American Greetings
U.K. Greetings
Target
Modern Twist
Lapland UK
Bloombsury Publishing
Small World Creations (Quarto Publishing)