About

Andrea Tripke is a multi-award winning illustrator and author represented by The Seymour Agency. She holds a degree in fine arts, major illustration, from the Columbus College of Art and Design and has been a longtime PAL member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Her illustrated debut picture book A Girl named October (Chicago Review Press) received a starred review from Foreword Reviews. She has since authored and illustrated several picture books.

In fall 2026, Barefoot Books will release her first authored board book Our World: Germany.

Andrea lives with her family in Melbourne, Florida.

When she’s not writing or illustrating children’s books, she sketches larger-than-life portraits of rock stars and teaches Pilates.

Awards/ Recognitions

2022: 
Featured artist in the SCBWI-Florida newsletter
Winner of the SCBWI-Florida portfolio people’s choice award

2023:
3 rd place for Illustration in the Rising Kite awards
3rd place Portfolio Showcase SCBWI Florida

photo by Cosmic Capture via instagram