About/Contact

ABOUT

When I was little, my favorite pages of any coloring book were the blank endpapers. There, I could draw whatever stories I dreamed up. When I got bigger, I studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The woodcut printmaking I studied there drives my illustration style.

After earning my Master’s in Environmental Science and Science Teaching at Antioch New England Graduate School, I taught science in public schools for several years. I am writing and illustrating books on science inquiry, nature, how children can get involved in citizen science, and picture book biographies of activists and scientists. I also lead workshops making masks and banners for parades with Wonderland Spectacle Company, I lead the Early Birds’ Garden Club for pre-schoolers at the community garden, and lots of other stuff. I live with my husband and two children, close enough to the subway to get around Boston, but also close enough to a giant waterfall to visit often for inspiration.

And my heart still skips a beat when I see a blank page for drawing on.

CONTACT

Teresa Kietlinski at Bookmark Literary represents my work in children’s books. You can contact Teresa at: teresa(at)bookmarkliterary.com

For any other creative collaborations, contact me at karipercival(at)hotmail.com. I’d be delighted to hear from you. In the mean time, follow me on Instagram @karipercival