Aura loves to draw, paint and make books. She is inspired by vintage ephemera, fashion design and theater. Aura creates art in a range of media including watercolor, gouache, pencil and digital. Her art combines figurative sensibilities with whimsical playfulness and lots of color. Originally from Jerusalem, Aura loves to travel and has lived in Berlin and Buenos Aires. She now lives in New York City with her husband and daughters. Her debut picture book biography, Gloria’s Voice, published in 2018. Currently, her publishing clients include: Sterling, Abrams, Scholastic and Chronicle Books.

agent: anne@thebrightagency • website: http://www.auralewis.com