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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

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About Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​

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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Beatriz Castro

Out now! Jürgen Klopp by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Beatriz Castro. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

27 days ago

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Alona Millgram

2 months to go until Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara will be releasing Sally Ride illustrated by Alona Millgram. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

27 days ago

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Sonny Ross

Out now! Steve Irwin by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Sonny Ross. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Florencia Gavilán

Out now! Leo Messi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Florencia Gavilán. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

2 months ago

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Out now! Mozart by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

2 months ago

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Archita Khosla

Out now! Princess Diana by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Archita Khosla. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 months ago

Lisbeth Kaiser and Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Out now! Little People, BIG DREAMS: American Dreams by Lisbeth Kaiser and Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

5 months ago

Workaholics Day

Steve Jobs by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara from Frances Lincoln Children's Books a great read!

5 months ago

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