About Jo Thompson

Create a Kids' Book, Picture book workshop, Illustration Tutor • Mentor • Assessor • Ecourse Tutor • Picture book Illustrator • Graphic Designer • Artist

For the past 25 years, I have worked with Dr Virginia Lowe, inspiring new writers and illustrators
at our full day Picture Book Workshops. I run the Picture Book Writing and Illustration E-course, tutoring new authors and illustrators, providing feedback on module responses and illustrations, assessing and editing prose and verse manuscripts.

After winning the Children and Young Adult (CYA) Conference, Picture Book Illustration Competition, I was offered a publishing contract to illustrate a picture book. 

The Glasshouse, written by Paul Collins, Published by Ford St, was selected as an International Board of Books for Youth (IBBY) Outstanding Book for Youth with Disability, awarded at the Bologna Book fair and included in the permanent exhibition in Norway and two traveling exhibitions. 

My illustrations were shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Crichton Award and included in the Australian Illustration exhibit at the Bologna Book Fair.

2022 Winner Sculpture Prize, Kingston Arts, Artz Blitz - Topic: Dreams.

2020 Highly Commended Sculpture Prize, Kingston Arts, Artz Blitz - Topic: Home.

2018 Winner Sculpture Prize, Kingston Arts, Artz Blitz - Topic: Recycle.

2017 Winner Sculpture Prize Kingston Arts, Artz Blitz - Topic: Adventure.