About
Hilary Jean Tapper is an award-winning illustrator based in New Zealand. She creates picture books, and works as a lecturer and researcher. Her awards include the ABIA Children’s Picture Book of the Year, Storylines Noteable Award, and Forevablility Book Award.
Hilary illustrates for picture books with Hachette, Allen & Unwin, Affirm Publishing, and Gecko Press. She uses ink, watercolour and pencil.
Her picture books include At The Bach (2023, written by Joy Cowley), What To Do (2023, written by Davina Bell), The Day You Were Born (2023, written by Emma Bowd), The Fairies' Easter Egg Surprise (2023, written by Sarina Dickson), What To Say, (2022, written by Davina Bell), A Stick and A Stone (2021, written by Sarina Dickson), and Freddy the Not-Teddy (2021, written by Kristen Schroeder).
IN THE PRESS
The Sapling - Illustrator to Illustrator Interview
Interview with Picture Book Illustrators
Illustration an all-encompassing art
Article with The Press
Interview with the illustrator for At The Bach
Interview with Christchurch City Libraries
Interview with BookEnz
Pechakucha presentation
Stuff.co.nz article
Radio interview with Rachel Haselden
Interview with In Their Own Write
A glimpse into Hilary's illustration process
