Hello! I’m Lauren, an illustrator and author living in Utah. My stories and illustrations are fueled by my love of animals, nature, and childhood nostalgia. Using traditional media (watercolors and pastels), my goal is to create whimsical & surreal picture books that stoke the imagination and a sense of wonder.
I am currently earning my MFA in Children’s Literature and Illustration at Hollins University. I am also a member of SCBWI and seeking representation.
Thanks for visiting!
Contact: lauren.mcpheters@gmail.com
Awards/Achievements:
SCBWI New York Conference 2025 Student Illustrator Scholarship
SCBWI/Hollins University Scholarship winner in 2024 and 2025
ChLA 2025 Conference Panelist: The Power of Picture Books— Surrealism in Picture Books
PB Rising Stars Program Runner-Up Prize 2025
Beatrix Potter Scholarship Recipient 2023 and 2024
The Margarette Kate’s Award for Visual Art 2023
Francelia Butler Conference Peer Choice Award for Visual Art 2022, 2024, & 2025