Rachel Wada

Rachel Wada was raised between Japan and Hong Kong and is currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has created illustrations for magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and even a mural. The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden, her debut as a children's book illustrator, received the Freeman Award for Children's Literature. In creating the artwork for From the Tops of the Trees, Wada referenced photos of young Kalia and her family during their years in Thailand. She loves creating engaging illustrations that are rich in texture, color, and detail.