Joanna Bartel studied and completed a Bachelor of Arts (English), at the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design at Monash University.

As a creative communicator she is skilled in both visual and verbal language and has professional experience as a graphic designer, advertising copywriter and secondary school teacher of English and art/design.

Joanna has now illustrated eight children’s books (with more on the way!) and strives to create imaginative, playful and inclusive artwork for kids.

She currently lives in Queensland with her family.