Anne-Kathrin Behl

AnneKathrin Behl is a German children’s book author and illustrator. She was born in 1983, studied illustration at the HAW Hamburg (University of Applied Sciences) and has been writing and illustrating children’s books since about 2009. Anne-Kathrin Behl is known for her warm, playful, and expressive artwork in children’s books. She studied illustration and has built a career creating visually engaging stories that appeal to young readers through bright colours, gentle humour, and relatable characters depicting everyday moments in a way that is both simple and meaningful for children. Her illustrations frequently focus on themes such as friendship, family, and curiosity, helping to bring stories to life in an accessible and engaging way.

Behl has illustrated numerous picture books, often collaborating with different writers. Her work includes many picture books and board books, and she has illustrated and authored dozens of titles that have been translated into multiple languages. She lives with her family in Celle, Germany. In addition to illustrating, she has also worked on her own projects as an author-illustrator, contributing to contemporary children’s literature with books that combine storytelling and art. Her distinctive style and storytelling approach have made her a respected figure in modern picture books, especially within European children’s publishing.