Anita was born and raised in Hungary, she is a self-taught digital illustrator and visual storyteller, living in Bournemouth, the sunniest part of UK.
Since she remembers, she's admired visual storytelling in all things books, illustrations, movies and animations. Libraries, bookstores and exhibitions always were her favourite places.
She is a Mum of two wonderful neurodivergent girls, with whom she experiences how easily one can step into mind-blowing fantasy worlds through storytelling. She has also learnt how being different can add never-ending wonder, curiosity as well as certain daily challenges to children's lives. This experience inspires her to tell heartfelt, meaningful stories with quirky, detailed and whimsical illustrations; stories that spark further conversations, deeper thinking and positive change. Anita is determined to add her art to missing voices, to help children become more confident in believing in themselves.
Anita also creates child friendly art for climate campaigns in collaboration with Our Kids Climate, Mothers Rise Up and Parents For Future. Her artwork was included in the traveling group art exhibition of the 'Our Other Mother' climate campaign in numerous countries around the globe.
Previous publishing clients include
Little Steps Australia
Gnome Road Publishing(US)
Little Hibba (UK)
Dreams and Duas (UK).
Awards:
"I Lost Something Very Special" (Husna Rahman, Anita Bagdi) The Best Children's Picture Book Award, DayBreak Press, 2022
"Boys Don't Cry" (Husna Rahman, Anita Bagdi) Best Children's Picture Book Award, Strange Inc, 2024.
