Who am I?

Hello and welcome! I’m Stephanie MacKay, a children’s book illustrator with a passion for visual storytelling and a lifelong love of drawing. From a young age, I found joy in creating characters and imagining the worlds they lived in — a joy that naturally grew into a career helping stories come to life through illustration.

Today, I work closely with authors and editors to craft illustrations that spark imagination, evoke emotion, and connect with young readers. My style is warm, expressive, and full of whimsy, always created with the story in mind. I believe the best illustrations don’t just decorate a page — they add depth, personality, and heart to every line of text.

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with publishers including Bayard Canada, Éditions Petit Homme, Éditions Dominique et Compagnie, and Éditions Midi Trente. Each project is an opportunity to dive into a new world, develop unique characters, and build meaningful creative partnerships.

Whether you’re an editor looking for a reliable illustrator who understands the rhythm of storytelling, or an author searching for someone to visually interpret your vision, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s make something beautiful together.