About
I am a children's book author and illustrator who creates bright, joyful, and positive illustrations. My artistic vision is to connect with readers, feed curiosity, and entertain through engaging and heartwarming visuals.
I received my first paid commission in high school, when asked to create a mural of cute animal characters. While I worked full-time in banking and finance for over a decade, my passion for imaginative projects never died. In March 2020, I started illustrating my children around the house during lockdown, and my passion project became a full-time career.
Children’s books with my illustrations are, 'Little Shark Lulu is Sleeping' (IP KIDS: Published August 2022), 'Mia's Glamma' (IP KIDS: Published May 2023). ‘Our Australian Heart’ (Daisy Lane Publishing: Published December 2023) ‘Boldilocks’ (EK Books: To be published July 2025) and ‘Untitled’ (EK Books: To be Published October 2025).
Whether I'm using Procreate to bring characters to life, on the beach in Sydney, or spending time with my family, I am always exploring the boundless possibilities of my visual storytelling.
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In the Media
Words and Nerds Podcast
Takeover: Our Australian HeART hosted by David Lawrence and Carla Hoffenberg
Reading With A Chance Of Tacos podcast
“On today’s show we dive into the heart of Australia with three amazing and creative people who have helped put together a wonderful anthology celebrating the diversity, life, and colours of Australia.
The book is called, Our Australian Heart.“
Just Write for Kids
“It’s exciting to continue our new series with amazing kidlit illustrators and author-illustrators. It is with great pleasure to introduce the talented Carla Hoffenberg to the blog to talk about her illustration journey and inspirations, as well as her illustrated titles including Little Shark Lulu is Sleeping and the vibrant Mia’s Glamma...”