Christina Leist

Biography

Christina Leist worked in advertising as an art director and graphic designer before becoming a full-time illustrator. Christina was born and raised in Germany, and now lives in Vancouver.

Books

• Baaaad Animals
• The Graveyard Hounds
• On My Walk
• Nutz

Awards

• On My Walk
• Finalist for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize (BC Book Prizes) 2010
• Finalist for the Chocolate Lily Award (BC Readers' Choice) 2010
• Baaaad Animals
• Winner of the Canadian Children's Book Centre 'Our Choice' Award 1998-1999