Maja Kastelic

About The Author

Maja Kastelic was born in Slovenia, where she studied painting, philosophy, and visual art theory. For several years she worked as a fresco restorer before devoting herself to illustrating children’s books. Prizes include the White Ravens Award, and her work has been displayed at the Illustrators’ Exhibition in Bologna. Her last book for NorthSouth was Hans Christian Andersen -The Journey of His Life.   

Books by Maja Kastelic

Adam and His Tuba
By Ziga X Gombac
Illustrated by Maja Kastelic / Translated by Olivia Hellewell
"Readers will be left screaming, 'Encore!'" –Kirkus Reviews

A playful book about finding your own path.
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Hans Christian Andersen

The Journey of His Life

By Heinz Janisch
Illustrated by Maja Kastelic
“If you like, I’ll tell you the story of a boy who learned to fly.”
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