Elise Hurst is an acclaimed Australian fine artist, illustrator and author, specializing in books for children. Her most recent books are the Mentor series with Compendium, including Trying, Noticing, and Caring, as well as The Storyteller’s Handbook. She is also the illustrator of Girl on Wire by Lucy Estela, which was shortlisted for the CBCA 2019 Awards. Her work alternates between fine detailed pen and broad oil paintings, each containing their own magic.
