When I first considered publishing
Each book features artwork from Kids Around the World. The selection process was done through an art contest that I held. Unfortunately, only thirteen illustrations were necessary for each book but every child who entered deserved special recognition. This image represents some of the illustrations from the first three books. As you can see, creativity and talent comes in all forms. Each young illustrator has their own unique style.
Illustrations by young artists from Australia, Italy, Poland, India and many US states are featured in the five picture books. The following is a list of the winners from each book, as well as other young artists who submitted their illustrations. This is not a complete list because each student had the option to not have their name included. So with permission ...
Cindy Tsou - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Fiona Ing - Age 9 - Foster City, CA
Sabeena K. Kapoor - Age 10 - California
Santana Yusuro Garcia - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Nicole Rajkowski - Age 14 - Ewa Beach, HI
Jade Elizabeth Langfield Ritchey - Age 14 - Makakilo, HI
Katrina Chen - Age 10 - San Mateo, CA
Lili Wysocka - Age 11 - Wejherowo, Poland
Madison A. Bolokowicz - Age 15 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Nicole Delfino - Age 12 - Rome, Italy
Katja Gentleman - Age 6 - San Mateo, CA
Alema Max K. Pa'o Lowe - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Melia H. LaFleur - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Rachelle Marie Escaner Lariba - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Sonja Matienzo - Age 14 - California
Cindy Tsou - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Tamara Acevedo - Age 12 - New London, CT
Aidyn K.H. - Age 12 - Kapolei, HI
Abby McGuire - Age 14 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Eliza A. Crowley - Age 14 - Yarmouth ME
Sophia K. Cleek - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Leya Ann Leliaert - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Macey M. Fleming - Age 14 - Cincinnati, OH
Aditi Girish Laddha - Age 17 - Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Isaac Badua - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Lili Wysocka - Age 10 - Wejherowo, Poland
Shailynn C. Manabe - Age 13 - Waipahu, HI
Alema Lowe - Age 11 - Kapolei, HI
Abby McGuire - Age 13 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Sienna Pi'ilani Namohala - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Jaimin Johnny Kilakila Keli'iho'omalu - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Sophia K. Cleek - Age 12 - Kapolei, HI
Sonja Ann Matienzo - Age 13 - City, ST withheld upon request
Maya Fiore Micheli - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Nicholas G.Motl - Age 12 - Florida
Johnson N. Campos Jr. - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Madison A. Bolokowicz - Age 14 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Desmond Z. - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Danielle Gantz - Age 12 - Kapolei, HI
Alex Kelly - Age 15 - Murrieta, CA
Cambria DeVries - Age 11 - Temecula, CA
Johnny Joseph Macas - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Aditi Girish Laddha - Age 15 - Indore Madhya Pradesh, India
Danielle K. Gantz - Age 11 - Kapolei, HI
Averi F. Doktorczyk - Age 10 - Murrieta, CA
Sienna Pi'ilani Namohala - Age 12 - Kapolei, HI
Jazmine Rose Akawi - Age 11 - Sacramento, CA
Amy Sheridan Cottrell - Age 12 - Gol Gol, NSW, Australia
Nicole Jane C. Tagalicud - Age 14 - Kapolei, HI
Kiani M. Ranan - Age 13 - City, ST withheld upon request
Jessica Jean Emmons - Age 10 - LaSalle, CO
Madison Ayame Bolokowicz - Age 12 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Andrew M. Luckenbaugh - Age 14 - Spring Grove, PA
Arissa Itzel Reyes - Age 6 - San Antonio, TX
Arlene Ramos Foster - Age 15 - San Diego, CA
Averi F. Doktorczyk - Age 10 - Murrieta, CA
Charlotte Jeanne Heinz Hohman - Age 11 - Temecula, CA
Clarissa Cook - Age 13 - Sacramento, CA
Jazmine Akawi - Age 11 - Sacramento, CA
LeeAnne M. Sison - Age 13 - Kapolei, HI
Lydia J. Haff - Age 15 - Makaha, HI
Madison A. Bolokowicz - Age 12 - Ladera Ranch, CA
Mark C. Vandegrift - Age 16 - Murrieta, CA
Paras Arora - Age 15 - New Delhi, India
Stephanie Hernandez - Age 9 - Brawley, CA
