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Hi, I’m Reza Dalvand, an award-winning illustrator, author, and art director with 10+ years of international experience in children’s publishing. I’ve authored and illustrated over 30 picture books published in 15+ languages. My work blends Persian visual culture with universal storytelling, and I’m known for emotionally rich illustrations, playful layouts, and expressive storytelling. I’m passionate about creating imaginative, boundary-pushing books for children across cultures. I’ve guided illustrators and graphic designers as an editor and creative director, mentored junior artists, and collaborated with publishers across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Based in New Orleans and represented by Lilly Ghahremani, Full Circle Literary, I’m continuously exploring new narratives and visual styles to expand the reach of children’s literature.…Hi, I’m Reza Dalvand, an award-winning illustrator, author, and art director with 10+ years of international experience in children’s publishing. I’ve authored and illustrated over 30 picture books published in 15+ languages. My work blends Persian visual culture with universal storytelling, and I’m known for emotionally rich illustrations, playful layouts, and expressive storytelling. I’m passionate about creating imaginative, boundary-pushing books for children across cultures. I’ve guided illustrators and graphic designers as an editor and creative director, mentored junior artists, and collaborated with publishers across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Based in New Orleans and represented by Lilly Ghahremani, Full Circle Literary, I’m continuously exploring new narratives and visual styles to expand the reach of children’s literature.

Reza Dalvand

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Hi, I’m Reza Dalvand, an award-winning illustrator, author, and art director with 10+ years of international experience in children’s publishing. I’ve authored and illustrated over 30 picture books published in 15+ languages. My work blends Persian visual culture with universal storytelling, and I’m known for emotionally rich illustrations, playful layouts, and expressive storytelling. I’m passionate about creating imaginative, boundary-pushing books for children across cultures. I’ve guided illustrators and graphic designers as an editor and creative director, mentored junior artists, and collaborated with publishers across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Based in New Orleans and represented by Lilly Ghahremani, Full Circle Literary, I’m continuously exploring new narratives and visual styles to expand the reach of children’s literature.…Hi, I’m Reza Dalvand, an award-winning illustrator, author, and art director with 10+ years of international experience in children’s publishing. I’ve authored and illustrated over 30 picture books published in 15+ languages. My work blends Persian visual culture with universal storytelling, and I’m known for emotionally rich illustrations, playful layouts, and expressive storytelling. I’m passionate about creating imaginative, boundary-pushing books for children across cultures. I’ve guided illustrators and graphic designers as an editor and creative director, mentored junior artists, and collaborated with publishers across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Based in New Orleans and represented by Lilly Ghahremani, Full Circle Literary, I’m continuously exploring new narratives and visual styles to expand the reach of children’s literature.

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Hi, I’m Reza Dalvand, an award-winning illustrator, author, and art director with 10+ years of international experience in children’s publishing. I’ve authored and illustrated over 30 picture books published in 15+ languages. My work blends Persian visual culture with universal storytelling, and I’m known for emotionally rich illustrations, playful layouts, and expressive storytelling.

I’m passionate about creating imaginative, boundary-pushing books for children across cultures. I’ve guided illustrators and graphic designers as an editor and creative director, mentored junior artists, and collaborated with publishers across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Based in New Orleans and represented by Lilly Ghahremani, Full Circle Literary, I’m continuously exploring new narratives and visual styles to expand the reach of children’s literature.