Christopher Denise
Agent: Emily van Beek
Partner | YA, middle grade, and picture books
You can find more information on Christopher Denise’s website.
Christopher Denise is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and visual development artist. His first book, a retelling of the Russian folktale The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, was pronounced “a stunning debut” by Publishers Weekly. Since then, Chris has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including Anne Marie Pace's Groundhug Day, Betsy Devany's Lucy's Lovey, Alison McGhee’s upcoming Firefly Hollow, Rosemary Wells’ Following Grandfather, Phyllis Root’s Oliver Finds His Way, his wife Anika Denise’s Bunny in the Middle and Baking Day at Grandma’s and some in Brian Jacques’ acclaimed Redwall series.
Knight Owl, which released in March 2022, marked his author-illustrator debut and appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. It received the 2023 Caldecott Honor, won the Barnes & Noble Children’s & YA Book Awards, sold over 20 foreign licenses, and has been featured across multiple trade reviews and best book lists.
Willow & Bunny by Anita Rowe Schulte, his latest project, releases in fall 2023.
His other books have also appeared on the New York Times bestseller list and have been recognized by Bank Street College of Education, Parents’ Choice Foundation, and the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition. Christopher Denise lives in Rhode Island with his family.
