Onyinye Iwu

Onyinye Iwu is a freelance children’s book illustrator and author based in London, she has practiced as a freelance illustrator and designer for over 10 years working on a range of design briefs and projects but mainly focusing on the uplifting and representation of people of African and Caribbean background in publishing, media and the arts.

Onyinye has helped a range of authors published and self-published authors by bringing their characters and stories to life, these include the notable names of Benjamin Zephaniah, Nnedi Okorafor, Laura Henry-Allain MBE,Dapo adeola. She has collaborated with a number of publishers such as Walker Books, Candlewick Press, Penguin RandomHouse (Ladybird Books, Puffin Books), Scholastic UK, Otter-Barry Books, CLPE, Booktrust, Open University, Knightsof, Cassava Republic, Rebel Girls.

Onyinye has also created illustrated educational resources for companies and organizations such as the UKParliament, Open University, Amazon and Alexa UK.