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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

The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk
Kid Christmas: The Sunday Times Best Children’s Books 2022
Best Overall Christmas Book for Kids
Cress Watercress: Best Children's Books 2022
'Profoundly moving and full of depth'
"Magical and heart-warming"
“Litchfield’s poignant debut picture book celebrates both the wonders of wandering far in pursuit of one’s dreams...”
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Longlist
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Gold Star Standard
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Best New Picture Books
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Winner
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Our Best Picture Book 2022
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Books of the Year
CILIP/Kate Greenaway Medal 2022 - Nominated image
CILIP/Kate Greenaway Medal 2022 - Nominated
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Book Awards 2022 - Longlisted
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CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal - Longlist 2021
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Winner of the Gold Award
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2021 - Shortlist
Green Earth Book Award 2021 - Long listed image
Green Earth Book Award 2021 - Long listed
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2020 Finalist
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2021 Read for Empathy Collection
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