Jonna dempsey illustration

I am a children’s book author and illustrator living in Edinburgh. After a successful career as a psychotherapist, becoming a mother inspired me to make books, and I feel so privileged to now call it my job. Storytelling is magical.

I specialise in narrative non-fiction, but also love traditional stories and folklore. My work is always rooted in nature, and explores the pure joy of adventure, imagination and the boundless curiosity of childhood.

I am represented by Lucy Juckes at Jenny Brown Associates.