Pedro Covo — Illustrator

Biography

Pedro Covo is a painter and illustrator whose work has been featured in several magazines and other publications. The Elephant Keeper is his first book. He lives in Cartagena, Colombia.

Awards

The Elephant Keeper

2019 - Just One More Page! Recommendation List, WSRA Children’s Literature Committee, Listed
2019 - Diamond Willow Award, Saskatchewan Young Readers’ Choice Awards, Finalist
2019 - Silver Birch Express Award, Ontario Library Association, Nominated
2018 - Best Children’s Books of the Year, Bank Street College, Winner
2018 - Teachers’ Choices List, International Literacy Association, Winner
2018 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Starred Selection, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner
2018 - Skipping Stones Honor List, Skipping Stones Magazine, Winner
2018 - Chocolate Lily Award, Short-listed
2017 - Eureka! Gold Award, California Reading Association, Winner
2017 - OLA Best Bets, Ontario Library Association, Winner