Chris Coady teams up with author Tara Basi for another two titles.

Chris Coady has illustrated 10 books now for the science fiction author Tara Basi. The latest is called Regression with a new book on its way in 2026 called YOU.

'Tara Basi is known for her surreal and strange novels, such as Seven at Two Past Five, her science fiction works, including The Orb, Regression, and the Blocks trilogy, as well as her short-story collections, which include Frank and The Mission. She is also known for her humour, highlighted in the novels Masterminders and Unipolar.' Source Tara Basi website. https://www.sevenattwopastfive.com/fiction-books

Chris Coady is represented by NB Illustration

COSMIC KICKS AND ALIEN TRICKS FROM ALEKSEI

Aleksei Bitskoff blasts onto bookshelves with an uproarious cover for The Galaxy World Cup, a galactic football adventure where underdogs meet aliens and chaos reigns.

Get your boots on and prepare for take-off! Alan Joyce’s The Galaxy World Cup lands courtesy of Chicken House Books with a brilliantly bonkers cover illustration by Aleksei Bitskoff that perfectly captures the madness, humour and interstellar action inside. When a rag-tag team of schoolboys get mistaken for Earth’s greatest players and zapped into the universe’s biggest tournament, Aleksei’s character-rich visuals bring every extraterrestrial oddball and unlikely goal scorer to life - on and off the pitch.

Known for his finely observed line work, imaginative worlds and instinctive sense of comedy, Aleksei’s cover doesn’t just sell the story - it sells the fun. From weird alien spectators to snap-shot moments that feel like they’ve been plucked straight from the game, his art effortlessly invites readers aged 7–11 (and anyone who knows the agony and ecstasy of a last-minute goal) to dive in.

Aleksei Bitskoff is represented by Arena Illustration.

Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor for Quarto Books

Hao Hao – HarperCollins

From breakfast to bedtime, Hao Hao’s art makes chemistry feel familiar and fun.

CARRIE MAY – HODDERSCAPE

Carrie May created two stunning fantasy cover illustrations for The Teller of Small Fortunes and The Keeper of Magical Things written by Julie Leong. Both covers showcase exquisite compositions with intertwining details and magical touches, all coming together in Carrie’s signature, softly textured style.

Carrie May is represented by Meiklejohn

Alexis Bruchon – Marie Antoinette au Petit Trianon

Alexis Bruchon has recently produced a book which is based on the life of  Marie Antoinette - a fully illustrated book on her life and times at Versailles and her happy days at Tulleries Palace and memories of that time.

New Work by Jean-Manuel

New Illustrator – Laura Liedo

Laura is an illustrator based in Barcelona, Spain. Her work is built around simple shapes and thoughtful compositions, using flat colors and rich textures. Her illustrations are often conceptual, exploring metaphor and double meanings. She enjoys experimenting with color and seeks tenderness and subtle humor in her characters.

Her work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Time Magazine, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal, among others.

New Illustrator – Nastka Lisa

Nastka Lisova is an illustrator passionate about bringing small wonders and big feelings to the page. Working in watercolor and digital mixed-media, she creates illustrations that celebrate childhood, memory and emotional storytelling inspired by everyday life.

From an early age, Nastka was inspired by the world around her – she loved drawing what she saw: people, animals, flowers and trees. She grew up in a small Ukrainian village and spent much of her time outdoors, walking through fields and along the edge of the forest. She also loved reading and illustrating the stories she read, as books felt like portals to other places and lives she had never seen. Today, Nastka enjoys creating magical, heartfelt illustrations that inspire freedom of expression and a love for life, while gently reminding us how beautiful the world around us can be.

WHERE THE DRAGON WAITS ILLUSTRATED BY GAIA ALESSI

Gaia’s striking cover unleashes a visually rich fantasy world packed with dragons, wolves and a pangolin, capturing the magic and adventure at the heart of this imaginative quest.

Out this month, Where the Dragon Waits by Tom Moorhouse (David Fickling Books) follows Ed and Steff as they navigate magical realms, encounter mysterious creatures and seek the elusive dragon atop an impossibly tall spire - and Gaia Alessi’s bold, narrative composition brings every twist to life with mythic energy.

A standout example of atmospheric world building and evocative character design, this cover showcases Gaia’s talent for translating fantastical fiction into unforgettable cover imagery.

Gaia Alessi is represented by Arena Illustration.