I am Lori McElrath Eslick, an illustrator, artist, presenter, and children's picture book author with over four decades of experience. I create vibrant stories and artwork, lead workshops, and bring books to life through school visits, library programs, and museum collaborations. My Drawing, Reading and Writing Triangle program has traveled to multiple school districts and serves diverse K–5 students, aligning with Common Core standards. My work has appeared in Cricket Magazine, Wyoming Wildlife Magazine, Hallmark greeting cards, and numerous picture books such as Nishnawbe, The Lark Who Had No Song, Does God Know How to Tie Shoes?, and more. I lead workshop and outreach programs in public libraries and schools, and I have received numerous awards and fellowships for my illustrations and contributions to children’s literature.

Lori McElrath Eslick

I am Lori McElrath Eslick, an illustrator, artist, presenter, and children's picture book author with over four decades of experience. I create vibrant stories and artwork, lead workshops, and bring books to life through school visits, library programs, and museum collaborations. My Drawing, Reading and Writing Triangle program has traveled to multiple school districts and serves diverse K–5 students, aligning with Common Core standards. My work has appeared in Cricket Magazine, Wyoming Wildlife Magazine, Hallmark greeting cards, and numerous picture books such as Nishnawbe, The Lark Who Had No Song, Does God Know How to Tie Shoes?, and more. I lead workshop and outreach programs in public libraries and schools, and I have received numerous awards and fellowships for my illustrations and contributions to children’s literature.

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I am Lori McElrath Eslick, an illustrator, artist, presenter, and children’s picture book author with over four decades of experience. I create vibrant stories and artwork, lead workshops, and bring books to life through school visits, library programs, and museum collaborations. My Drawing, Reading and Writing Triangle program has traveled to multiple school districts and serves diverse K–5 students, aligning with Common Core standards.

My work has appeared in Cricket Magazine, Wyoming Wildlife Magazine, Hallmark greeting cards, and numerous picture books such as Nishnawbe, The Lark Who Had No Song, Does God Know How to Tie Shoes?, and more. I lead workshop and outreach programs in public libraries and schools, and I have received numerous awards and fellowships for my illustrations and contributions to children’s literature.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator and Author
January 1, 1981 - November 1, 2025
Illustrated and authored numerous children's picture books; active 1981–Present.
Greeting Card Artist III at Hallmark Cards
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987
Designed, illustrated, and wrote greeting cards; contributed to Hallmark's independent ideas development line and various workshops.
Children's Book Illustrator
January 1, 1981 - November 1, 2025
List of books illustrated across multiple publishers; active 1981–Present.

Education

Bachelor's in Illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Printmaking at Kansas City Art Institute
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Best of Show
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Members Annual Exhibition
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Exhibition
January 1, 2016 - November 1, 2025
Magazine Merit Honor for Illustration
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2025
Tomie dePaola Illustration Runner Up
January 1, 2012 - November 1, 2025
Mom's Choice Gold Award
January 1, 2010 - November 1, 2025
Bank Street College’s Best Children’s Books of the Year
January 1, 2009 - November 1, 2025
Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Exhibit
January 1, 2007 - November 1, 2025
SCBWI Magazine Merit Honor for Illustration
January 1, 2006 - November 1, 2025
Recent Graduate Award
January 1, 2004 - November 1, 2025
Ezra Jack Keats Fellowship Award
January 1, 2002 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other