Picture Books Illustrations Book Covers Branding & Identity Invitation Design
Vibha Surya is an illustrator and designer from the beautiful Coromandel coastal city, Chennai, now based in Bangalore, India. She obtained a first class distinction for her master's degree in Children's Literature: Children's Illustration from Goldsmiths, University of London and a first class distinction bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from University of Madras.
Digital medium being forte with strong foundation in traditional medium, her work ranges from Picture books, book cover art to branding and invitation designs. She loves using textures in her art and is interested in humorous animal stories, diversity and inclusivity (especially disability) in picture books.
Working over 30+ books, her clients include Penguin Random House, Harpercollins Publishers, Hachette Book Group, Scholastic, Room to Read, UNICEF. She also works as a Consultant Designer for Penguin Random House India. When not working, she can be found experimenting new recipes, gardening or working on her 'nth' new weaving or crochet project!
Represented by Illo Agency for illustration projects
Write to vibhasurya17@gmail.com for projects, or just to say hi!
SELECTED WORKS
BOARD AND PICTURE BOOKS
It's Okay to be Not Okay | Scholastic, 2025
First Bible Stories (Old Testament) | Penguin Random House, 2024
First Bible Stories (New Testament) | Penguin Random House, 2024
Psalm 23 for Kids | Penguin Random House, 2024
Sad Glad | Penguin Random House, 2024
Karukku Norukku | Karadi Tales, 2023
Book of Good Habits | Harpercollins, 2023
A Bounty of Chillies | Tota Books, 2023
CHAPTER BOOKS & MIDDLE GRADE
Starstruck | Hachette, 2025
Kushti Kid | Scholastic, 2024
A History of South India for Children | Hachette, 2024
BOOK COVER
The Dig | Hachette, 2025
The Temple of Treasures, Hachette, 2022
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