Kristina is an author and/or illustrator of over 10 books and has created art for magazines, workbooks, board books and picture books. She has taught in the early childhood classroom where she worked with many ESL students, struggling readers and children with special needs. With these experiences, Kristina brings a unique perspective to writing and illustrating. She is passionate about showing kids who CAN despite their challenges in her illustrations, culturally diverse characters, and showing kids interacting with and caring for nature. She likes drawing the reader into the story through visual storytelling.

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An active member of her chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, she is the Illustrator Coordinator. Through this role, she hopes to connect members and build a supportive community of creatives. Many people have helped Kristina on her path and she loves cheering others on in their kidlit journey.​

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Kristina  lives in Cleveland, Ohio where she enjoys working in her garden, singing and cooking all the delicious Greek food her Yiayia taught her to make. She enjoys spending time with her witty husband, sweet daughters and a snuggly poodle.

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• Artwork used for the 2022 SCBWI Ohio North Conference Art

• Spiros the Soup-Eating Dinosaur chosen for the Story Walk at the Richfield Library, May 2022

• Best of Inktober 2021, Day 10 Pick, https://www.xquissive.com/best-of-inktober-2021/

• Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI), People's Choice Award, Ohio North Conference, 2020

• Logo Contest Winner, Saint Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 2016

• Art Selected for Akron Children's Hospital Art Collection, 1999

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Media​

 

The Papas Post - Spiros the Soup Eating Dinosaur

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Spiros the Soup-Eating Dinosaur Story Walk

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Akron Beacon Journal article about Spiros the Soup-Eating Dinosaur

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