Maja was born and raised in the U.S. to danish parents, so of course she grew up speaking danglish! When she was young, she was given the danish version of “Pippi Longstocking” illustrated by Ingrid Van Nyman. Nyman’s illustrations have been an inspiration to her ever since.

Maja’s style of artwork is whimsical in subject matter and textured graphic in style. She also enjoys drawing in line-work with limited colour. Often Maja’s inspiration comes from international folk art.

Jane grew up with a pencil in her left hand and a piece of paper in the other. As a child, she practically absorbed every cartoon and fairy tale she could find and would draw as if each stroke of a pen brings the characters to life.

She finished her Bachelor’s degree in the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. A year after graduating, she moved to Dubai and continued work as a freelance illustrator.

Lucie Luddington
Managing Agent — Bright Educational

Lucie Luddington has lead the growth of the Educational Department at Bright over the last six years and is hugely well respected within her industry. She works with dedication for a global roster of artists and clients around the clock. Deeply knowledgeable she has a strong instinct for her market, building fantastic relationships on the way with her energetic and fun personality.

Susan Penny
 Agent — Bright Educational

Susan Penny thrives in assisting clients to produce illustrated books that leave a lasting impression on their young readers. She has built up an exceptional knowledge of Bright’s portfolios and works closely with artists to develop their artwork in new directions in response to the market.  A keen listener with an eye for detail Susan will go above and beyond to ensure the correct creative match on each project.