Derek Desierto

Derek Desierto is a Vancouver-based illustrator, designer, and overall nice guy from a nice family. His animation work has been recognized by the Ottawa International Animation Festival, the National Cartoonist Society, and 9 Story Media Group.

Currently, he is living the dream as a freelance artist for animated TV shows, magazines and picture books. His ultimate goal in life is to meet Oprah and become one of her Favorite Things.

His titles include:

  • The New York Times Best Selling, Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Derek Desierto (Fall 2018, Feiwel & Friends)

  • A Is For Awesome - 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Derek Desierto (Spring 2019, Feiwel & Friends)

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