Carly Gledhill is a children’s book author/ illustrator, print designer and educator, based in Manchester, U.K.

Her work draws from a love of colour, 90's Kid's TV, slapstick humour, Mid Century design and hours spent gardening. She has completed an MA in Children’s Book Illustration and also works as a print designer for U.K based collective New Kid Club.

Carly illustrates picture, novelty and board books for publishers including Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Andersen Press.

In 2024 Carly's work was a winner at the Bologna Children's Book Fair illustrators exhibition, The Cheltenham Illustration Awards, the Chen Bochui Illustration Exhibition and a chosen entry to Illustration West 62.

Selected Clients-

Djeco, Deux Coqs d'Or, High five magazine, H&M, American Greetings, Figo Fabrics, Hallmark, Raspberry Blossom, Mamas & Papas. 


Contact:

For Illustration and any other commissions please contact: carlygledhill@gmail.com / 07834 270320 

For picture books please contact: Jodie Hodges at United Agents jhodges@unitedagents.co.uk / 020 3214 0891


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