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Biography
Christina Leist was born and raised in Germany. She studied Graphic Design at the University of Applied Sciences in Wiesbaden, Germany and worked as an Art Director in advertising in Frankfurt Germany.
She now is living in Vancouver where she focusses on illustration, writing and graphic design.
Book types: board books, picture books, juvenile fiction, poetry
Guest speaker/presentation information
Christina Leist is a published children‘s author, illustrator and graphic designer. She enjoys
presenting in front of any size of group. Christina has published 5 books from picture
to chapter book.
Christina is available for:
Preschool to grade 5:
These 50 minute presentations include: readings from her book and magazine stories, imaginary travels, songs, costumes, doodling exercises and drawing requests from students. She will ask questions about the kids‘ creative lifes, will answer their questions in return and sign books after
the presentation.
Grade 6 to 12:
These 50 minute presentations include: Information about her history as a creative person, a look behind the scenes, character development and the beauty of making mistakes, doodling exercises, readings from her books (if applicable). She is available to answer questions and sign books after the presentation.
If you are interested in inviting Christina to your school or library please send an email.
Presentation geographic range: Vancouver, Coast, Lower Mainland, Gulf and Vancouver Islands, Thompson Okanagan, Northern British Columbia, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, The Territories, Canada - beyond BC
Presentation audience age groups: grades K-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-8, high school
Published work
Illustrated
"Baaaad Animals", written by Tiffany Stone, Tradewind Books, 2007
"The Graveyard Hounds" written by Vi Hughes, Tradewind Books, 2008
"On My Walk", written by Kari-Lynn Winters, Tradewind Books, 2009
"Nutz", written by Virginia Frances Schwartz, Tradewind Books, 2011
Written and Illustrated
"Jack the Bear", Christina Leist, Simply Read Books, 2009
Awards & recognition
"On My Walk"
Silver Medalist, BC Bookprize 2010
Silver Medalist, Chocolate Lily Award 2010/2011
Selected as a top 2010 Canadian children's book by the Toronto Public Library for building reading readiness
"Jack the Bear"
Silver Medalist, Blue Spruce Award 2011
Fore Word, BOTYA 2009 Finalist in Children's Picture Book
