Stephanie Thatcher
Stephanie spent much of her Glenfield childhood reading books instead of playing sports. She also loved sketching people and drawing caricatures of those around her.
After working for a while in a library she studied for a Bachelor of Visual Arts at AUT in 1999. She worked in Auckland and Dublin for the next ten years as a graphic designer, all the while dreaming of someday making children's books.
Following a children's book illustration night-class in 2010 Stephanie wrote and illustrated her first picture book about a clumsy giraffe (inspired by her gangly brother)- this launched her career.
Stephanie lives in Huia, West Auckland.
If you are interested in finding out more information or want to commission Stephanie, please contact Sandra Morris Illustration Agency at sandra.morris@illustration.co.nz