Intriguing Animals: Exploring Non-Fiction (Workshop)
Author VisitsLena Anlauf, Vitali Konstantinov
20, 21, 22 May (Wed, Thu, Fri) Ages 7-12 & 13 and Up ENGLISH
In this workshop author Lena Anlauf and illustrator Vitali Konstantinov show how a non-fiction book is created, how to find exciting facts and how to draw animals with character!
Lena Anlauf (Germany)
Lena Anlauf is a German author and book designer whose books have won numerous awards and have been translated into eight languages. She is part of Cornelia Funke’s residency program in Italy and has been selected as Writer-in-residence 2026 in Iceland by the Goethe-Institut. After studying book studies and philosophy, she is now researching historical picture books and working as editorial director for children’s and young adult literature at the German publishing house “kunstanstifter”.
Vitali Konstantinov (Germany)
Vitali Konstantinov is a German author, illustrator and comic artist. He studied architecture, graphic art, painting, and art history and has been writing and illustrating books for more than 20 years, which have been published in 40 countries. His work has earned the title “Best German Book Design” and he won the “German Children’s Book Prize 2025” for his illustrations in Genius Eyes – A Curious Animal Compendium. Vitali also presents his books worldwide at interactive readings and workshops.
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