(pronounced KAR-lee STANT)
Karley Stant
Karley is an illustrator from a small town in Ohio with a lifelong passion for creating and a special bond with kids. She's currently seeking representation and is excited to bring her talents to the picture book industry!
BIO
Karley's had a nonstop imagination since birth, turning her neurodivergence (ADHD) into a creative superpower. Over the past few years, navigating complex health issues and receiving chronic illness diagnoses, she's now on a mission to illustrate children's books to inspire and entertain the next generation of readers!
Before finding her purpose as an illustrator, she earned a degree in Digital Marketing & Media, worked as a graphic designer, and started her own stationery business (with love, karley). Now she's eager to build a lifelong career in children's illustration.
KARLEY'S ILLUSTRATION WISHLIST
Karley is open to themes not on this list, and overall just values a good story!
1. HUMOR
As a child, her favorite books were Amelia Bedelia and Junie B. Jones.
2. ANYTHING OUTDOORS
Growing up in the Midwest, Karley developed a great appreciation for nature and things like
kayaking, hunting, and fishing.
3. COUNTRY MUSIC
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4. FARMER'S MARKET
So much room for creativity, combining architecture, nature, and a diverse crowd of people.
5. PLAYING DRESS UP
Growing up with 3 sisters and lots of cousins, they were always getting into old bridesmaid dresses
and dance costumes at her grandma's house, and this is such a shared nostalgic memory for many
girls.
6. SUMMER
Karley loves summer, and the beach is her favorite place to be. Plus, water is one of her favorite
things to illustrate!
7. COOKING/BAKING/FOOD
Karley has loved being in the kitchen from a very early age.
8. AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
Having Celiac and navigating other chronic illnesses, I'd love to work on a project to help kids learn
about their illness and help their peers understand what they're going through.
NOT A GOOD FIT
1. WINTER/SNOW
Karley is not a good fit for an entire book set in the winter. She hates the cold!
2. ANIMAL ONLY CHARACTERS
At this time, Karley prefers to illustrate mostly human characters.
3. HOLIDAY BOOKS
4. RELIGIOUS BOOKS OUTSIDE OF CHRISTIANITY
FUN FACTS
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Karley is a serial hobbyist and has picked up crocheting, cake decorating, sewing, and most recently, playing the drums!
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She was a kid with a huge imagination that never went away as an adult
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Karley was a dancer for 9 years and trained in many styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, and modern.
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Her favorite movies are Forrest Gump and Erin Brockovich.
KARLEY'S FAVORITE BOOKS
• Amelia Bedelia (Written by Peggy Parish / Illustrated by Fritz Siebel)
• Fancy Nancy (Written by Jane O'Connor / Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser)
• Junie B. Jones (Written by Barbara Park)
• Pinkalicious (Written + Illustrated by Victoria Kann)
• The Hunger Games (Written by Suzanne Collins)
• The 39 Clues series