Hi, I’m Zara

I’m a picture book illustrator and author who loves doodling, sketchbooks and experiments in printmaking. I live with my partner and kids in a magical suburban forest outside of Washington, DC.

Represented by
Andrea Morrison at Writers House

New Work Requests
For publishing: Andrea Morrison

For School Visits and Workshops click here.

For all other requests, contact Zara:
hello@zaralikestodraw.com

Follow Me on Social Media
Instagram: @zarprey
Substack: The Curious Creative

Published Books
2023: Pa, Me and Our Sidewalk Pantry, written by Toni Buzzeo, Abrams
2023: Gato Guapo, written by Anika Aldamuy Denise, Harper Kids
2022: Measuring A Year, written by Linda Elovitz Marshall, Abrams Appleseed
2021: Mi Casa is My Home, written by Laurenne Sala, Candlewick
2020: A New Kind of Wild, written and illustrated by Zara González Hoang, Dial
2018: Thread of Love, written by Kabir & Surishtha Sehgal, Beach Lane Books

Upcoming Books
2025: Teeny Tiendas, written by Lourdes Heuer, Candlewick
2025: Teeny Tiendas, written by Lourdes Heuer, Candlewick
2025: Mi Escuela is My School, written by Laurenne Sala, Candlewick
2024: Teeny Tiendas: The Flower Shop/La florería, written by Lourdes Heuer, Candlewick
2024: Teeny Tiendas: The Fruit Shop/La frutería, written by Lourdes Heuer, Candlewick
2024: Yay!, written by Jessica Kulekjian, Bloomsbury