Debasmita Dasgupta
Debasmita Dasgupta is an internationally published, award-winning, Kirkus Best Prize nominated illustrator and graphic novelist based in the UK. She enjoys drawing both fiction and non-fiction picture books, comics, and poems for children and young adults. She has also illustrated animated stories that have been showcased in the Raindance Film Festival in London & Toronto. As an art-for-change advocate, she tells stories of changemakers, partnering with global non-profits such as the Story Centre in New York. Her art has been exhibited around the world and more than 45 international media outlets have featured her creations.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
TinTin in Tibet by Hergé
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Marjane Satrapi, Arundhati Roy, Cyril Pedrosa
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
I became an illustrator because I have many visual stories to share.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Be patient and be persistent!
