BIO
Lydia Mba is an Afro-Spanish illustrator from Madrid, Spain.
She studied illustration at ESDIP School of Art, where she earned her degree.
Driven by a deep love for creativity and storytelling, Lydia uses her artistic voice to create illustrations that celebrate diversity. She aims to tell stories that connect with people everywhere, inspiring empathy, empowerment and understanding.
Illustration representation by Marlena Agency
Illustration representation by Marlena Agency
Clients include:
HarperCollins, Walker Books, Penguin Random House (Spain), Scholastic, Rebel Girls, TIME magazine, Amazon Crossing Kids and Amnesty International.
AWARDS:
- Honor Picture Book Award at the Children’s Africana Book Awards, 2025.
"What Happened on Thursday?: A Nigerian Civil War Story" Amazon Crossing Kids.
- American Illustration 44 Chosen Winner, 2025.
"What Happened on Thursday?: A Nigerian Civil War Story" Amazon Crossing Kids.
"What Happened on Thursday?: A Nigerian Civil War Story" Amazon Crossing Kids.
- American Illustration 44 Chosen Winner, 2025.
"What Happened on Thursday?: A Nigerian Civil War Story" Amazon Crossing Kids.
- American Illustration 42 Chosen Winner, 2023.
"Dear Black Child" HarperCollins.
"Dear Black Child" HarperCollins.
Contact me at:
lydiamba@gmail.com
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