Paloma Catalina Valdivia

Paloma Valdivia was born in Santiago, Chile, in 1978. She is an editor, writer, and illustrator whose acclaimed works include Los de arriba y los de abajo, Es así, Duerme negrito, Sin palabras. Diario de un embarazo, and Nosotros. Her work has received numerous distinctions, including the White Ravens, the IBBY Chile Colibrí Medal, and the Grand Prix of the Bratislava Illustration Biennial. Most recently, she was honored with the 2026 Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustration Award.