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Joelle Avelino

Illustrator

About Joelle Avelino

Joelle Avelino is a Congolese and Angolan London based Illustrator. She graduated from the University Of Hertfordshire with a BA (Hons) in Illustration with Marketing degree in 2012. She works with both traditional and digital methods of drawing and painting to create her vibrant and distinctive illustrations. She is greatly inspired by phenomenal women, everyday life and her African heritage particularly. Having grown up in the UK, Joelle aims to bring these two worlds together through her work.

Recent updates about Joelle Avelino

Malala Day

A great read for all Coming to England by Floella Benjamin from Macmillan Children's Books

15 days ago

Refugee Week

Coming to England by Floella Benjamin from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

International Day of Families

Bookworms is a great book by Nyanda Foday from Andersen

2 months ago

International Dance Day

A book all about moving... Coming to England by Floella Benjamin from Macmillan Children's Books

2 months ago

Nyanda Foday and Joelle Avelino

Out now! Bookworms by Nyanda Foday, illustrated by Joelle Avelino. Published by Andersen.

9 months ago

Nyanda Foday and Joelle Avelino

Out now! Bookworms by Nyanda Foday, illustrated by Joelle Avelino. Published by Andersen.

1 year ago

International Women's Day

With so many brilliant women to read about why not try The Power Book. By the talented Georgia Amson-Bradshaw and Joelle Avelino. Published by Ivy Kids.

4 years ago

Nelson Mandela (Death)

Remembering Nelson Mandela, who died on this day in 2013. There's no better time than now to read The Power Book by Georgia Amson-Bradshaw. Published by Ivy Kids.

4 years ago

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