Ana Margú (Ana Martín García) is an experienced illustrator and writer based in Madrid, focused on children’s publishing, fantasy and sci-fi storytelling, and educational creativity through workshops, exhibitions, and original editorial work. She combines socio-educational training with design tools to create books, prints, and collectible projects that entertain and teach. One of her latest picture-books as an illustrator and a writer - 'Cartas a las Olas' ('Letters to the Waves') received the "Elia Barceló International Fantasy & Sci-Fi Picture Book Award" in 2024, and was published in 2025. Besides, through workshops for children and youngsters, she collaborates with bookstores, schools, public entities and libraries to share joy, color, and imagination.

ANA MARTÍN GARCÍA

Ana Margú (Ana Martín García) is an experienced illustrator and writer based in Madrid, focused on children’s publishing, fantasy and sci-fi storytelling, and educational creativity through workshops, exhibitions, and original editorial work. She combines socio-educational training with design tools to create books, prints, and collectible projects that entertain and teach. One of her latest picture-books as an illustrator and a writer - 'Cartas a las Olas' ('Letters to the Waves') received the "Elia Barceló International Fantasy & Sci-Fi Picture Book Award" in 2024, and was published in 2025. Besides, through workshops for children and youngsters, she collaborates with bookstores, schools, public entities and libraries to share joy, color, and imagination.

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Ana Margú (Ana Martín García) is an experienced illustrator and writer based in Madrid, focused on children’s publishing, fantasy and sci-fi storytelling, and educational creativity through workshops, exhibitions, and original editorial work. She combines socio-educational training with design tools to create books, prints, and collectible projects that entertain and teach.

One of her latest picture-books as an illustrator and a writer - ‘Cartas a las Olas’ (‘Letters to the Waves’) received the “Elia Barceló International Fantasy & Sci-Fi Picture Book Award” in 2024, and was published in 2025.

Besides, through workshops for children and youngsters, she collaborates with bookstores, schools, public entities and libraries to share joy, color, and imagination.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer & Illustrator at Premium Publishing
January 1, 2025 - Present
Cartas a las Olas (Letters to the Waves) - 2025 publication; Winner of the 3rd International Fantasy & Sci-Fi Picture Book Award 'Elia Barceló 2024'
Illustrator at Erizo Blanco / Olé Libros
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Illustrator for 'Las Lágrimas de San Lorenzo' (writer Joaquín Marzá Mercé).
Illustrator at Erizo Blanco / Olé Libros
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Illustrator for 'Las Lágrimas de San Lorenzo' – Children’s book (writer Joaquín Marzá Mercé).
Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
The Tears of San Lorenzo (2023) – illustration for a sustainability-themed school garden story.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (International Recruitment – Remote) at AMS – Alexander Mann Solutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Senior Talent Acquisition professional focusing on international recruitment and remote collaboration. Responsible for end-to-end candidate experience, global recruitment strategy, and process optimization across multiple regions.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at AMS – Alexander Mann Solutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
International Recruitment – Remote
Talent Acquisition / Recruitment (International Recruitment – Remote) at Everis / NTT Data
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Everis / NTT Data
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Supported recruitment activities for consulting projects, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, and onboarding coordination.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Everis / NTT Data
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
International recruitment; remote work.
Writer & Illustrator at Gunis Publishing
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
La Reina Caracol (Children’s book). Theme: Environment – Fantasy
Founder / Website & Shop Creator (El sueño de la bruja) at El sueño de la bruja
January 1, 2020 - Present
Creates and manages content based on illustrated prints, self-authored books (writer & illustrator), and an educational/recreational collector’s Tarot deck. Runs and coordinates activities for children and young audiences, including storytelling and drawing workshops and participation in exhibitions.
Founder / Content Creator at El Sueño de la Bruja
January 1, 2020 - Present
Content creation and management focused on illustration prints, self-authored books, and a collector's Tarot deck; organizes educational and recreational events for children and young audiences (storytelling, drawing workshops, exhibitions).
Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Neighbours in Madrid (2020); Teleworking in Madrid (2025) – decorative posters for exhibitions and public sale.
Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Illustrated La Reina Caracol (2020), an environmentally themed picture book.
Talent Acquisition / Recruitment (Global) at Sintesys Global
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Training Manager at Sintesys Global
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Led training programs, procedures and software training, authored manuals in Spanish, delivered courses and ensured follow-up.
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sintesys Global
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
International recruitment; training and talent acquisition responsibilities.
Illustrator at Segovia Histórica
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Short story writer collaboration with Derviche Publishing (Segovia Historical) – 2018
Writer at Derviche Publishing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Segovia Histórica – Short story writer
Writer & Illustrator at Mil y Un Cuentos / RCA publishing
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Don Sombrero Mágico (Children’s book). Theme: Magic – Friendship
Illustrator
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Illustrated Don Sombrero Mágico (2017).
Writer & Illustrator at Malinka Publishing
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Cuaderno Práctico para aprender a disfrutar de la soledad (Adult readers).
Illustrator
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Illustrated and contributed to Cuaderno Práctico para aprender a disfruta de la soledad, published by a Barcelona-based publisher during a stay in Malta (2014).
Training Manager (procedures & software) / Manual writer / Course delivery at RCI Malta
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Managed training procedures and software training, wrote manuals, delivered courses, and followed up with trainees; also performed translation into Spanish and course facilitation.
Training Manager at RCI Malta
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Procedures & software training, manual writing, translation into Spanish, course delivery, and follow-up
Technical Support and Training (Court management applications) at Ibermática – Madrid Regional Courts
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Technical Support and Training at Ibermática – Madrid Regional Courts
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Provided technical support and training for court management applications.
Technical Support & Training at Ibermática – Madrid Regional Courts
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Technical support and training for court management applications
Content Writer at Editorial CEP
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Content writer – editorial

Education

Master's Degree in Social Development at UCAM
November 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Law Degree at Complutense University of Madrid
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Adobe Design Tools at Escuela Trazos
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Master's Degree in Social Development at UCAM
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Law Degree at Complutense University of Madrid
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Adobe Design Tools – Masters Degree (PS, Illustrator, InDesign) at Escuela Trazos
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Master's Degree (Education Social Development) at UCAM
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Law Degree at Complutense University of Madrid
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026
Escuela Trazos (250 hours) at Escuela Trazos
January 1, 2017 - July 22, 2026

Qualifications

Master's Degree (PS, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other