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Drawn from Life: SVA Alumnus Selina Alko Embraces Complexity in her Picture Books

In her books for young readers, the illustrator addresses difficult subjects with warmth and sensitivity.

June 20, 2024 by Claire Lui
Four spreads of a sketchbook with a variety of different colorful gouache paint illustrations. Two spreads of a sketchbook with a variety of different colorful gouache paint illustrations.

Selections from the sketchbooks of children's book author and illustrator Selina Alko.

Selections from the sketchbooks of children’s book author and illustrator Selina Alko.

Credit: Images courtesy of Selina Alko
Credit: Images courtesy of Selina Alko