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David Litchfield

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David first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones ‘mash up’ comics for his older brother and sister.

Since then David’s work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, children’s books and on T-shirts. He has also exhibited his illustrations in both solo and group shows in the U.K, Europe and America. David loves to illustrate fiction covers, non-fiction and full-color picture books. His worldwide publishing clients include Francis Lincoln/Quarto, Faber & Faber, Walker Books, Penguin Random House, Candlewick Press, Macmillan, HarperCollins and Hachette.

David Litchfield is represented by Anne Moore Armstrong — to work with David please email Anne

Pam Norfolk Reviews

The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk

The Sunday Times

Kid Christmas: The Sunday Times Best Children’s Books 2022

The Independent

Best Overall Christmas Book for Kids

New York Times

Cress Watercress: Best Children's Books 2022

The Guardian

'Profoundly moving and full of depth'

The Sunday Times

"Magical and heart-warming"

Kirkus Reviews

“Litchfield’s poignant debut picture book celebrates both the wonders of wandering far in pursuit of one’s dreams...”

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Longlisted

Children’s Literature Festival Awards 2025

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2024-2025 West Sussex Picture Books to Shout About! Award

Shortlist

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Carnegie Medal for Illustration

Nominated

2024-2025 West Sussex Picture Books to Shout About! Award

Longlist

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Junior Library Guild

Gold Star Standard

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The Guardian

Best New Picture Books

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Award

Winner

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Leicester City Council

Our Best Picture Book 2022

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The Times

Books of the Year

CILIP/Kate Greenaway Medal 2022 - Nominated image

Carnegie Greenaway

CILIP/Kate Greenaway Medal 2022 - Nominated

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UKLA

Book Awards 2022 - Longlisted

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Carnegie Greenaway

CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal - Longlist 2021

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Foreword Indies

Winner of the Gold Award

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Oscar's Book Prize

2021 - Shortlist

Green Earth Book Award 2021 - Long listed image

Nature Generation

Green Earth Book Award 2021 - Long listed

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Foreword Indies

2020 Finalist

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Empathy Lab

2021 Read for Empathy Collection

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