Debora Adachi is a Brazilian-Japanese illustrator, children’s author, and workshop facilitator currently based in Ireland. She’s a mentee in the Pathways 2022-2024 program and Harper Collins Author Academy 2023 alumni. Her passion stems from her connections to family and ancestry. She loves to share her love for colour and drawing through emotionally resonant art and stories.

Debora has received recognition for her illustrations, being named a Highly Commended Illustration Winner for the FAB Prize 22. Clients include Harper Collins UK, Goethe Institut, Mother Tongues, Creative Ireland, and DLR Arts Office. Her illustrations have been showcased in Hen’s Teeth Gallery, Dublin Canvas, and Garter Lane Arts Centre.

Debora also collaborates as an arts facilitator for children with various organizations including Kildare Education Associated Schools (TAP), The Ark, Mother Tongues, and the Irish Architecture Foundation (OHJ).

Furthermore, she is the Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI Ireland and is a member of DesignOpp.

Contact me at deboraadachiart@gmail.com so we can discuss your project!