Ana Aranda

Ana Aranda is a children’s book creator, illustrator, muralist, and art instructor. Her work has been featured in galleries and museums in the United States, France, Mexico, Italy, Norway, and Japan. In San Francisco, she has painted murals in the Mission District, for the Consulate General of Mexico, and for the prestigious de Young Museum. Her illustrations can be found in The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra and Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da!, and How to Make a Memory. Ana Aranda was born and raised in Mexico City, where she studied design. Her biggest inspirations are her childhood memories, the vibrant colors of Mexico, and music.