Paola Escobar
About the author

Paola Escobar

Paola Escobar grew up drawing tales inspired by her grandmother and has since illustrated many beautiful children’s books. She started reading Harry Potter when she was twelve and still returns to the stories whenever she can. As a loyal Hufflepuff, Paola can picture herself enjoying Herbology lessons. ‘I would spend hours studying and drawing the leaves and flowers. I could be a botanical illustrator of magical plants.’ She lives in Bogotá, Colombia with her husband and their dog, Flora.

Books by Paola Escobar

Paola Escobar Articles

Keep wildness in your wits: Read an extract from The Hatmakers by Tamzin Merchant

Review | Extract

15 February 2021

Keep wildness in your wits: Read an extract from The Hatmakers by Tamzin Merchant