Maitane Bautista is a children's illustrator and graphic designer whose passion for illustration was sparked during her years at university, where she discovered the power of illustration in storytelling. She began her career collaborating with the Ibaizabal publishing house, contributing to textbooks and children's literature. Her illustration style stands out for portraying her little characters as brave and adventurous heroes, promoting friendship and bravery. Her illustrations are characterised by mixing colours and textures in digital media to stimulate the imagination of young readers.