Canadian kidlit author & Illustrator

Valerie Parizeault is a published illustrator and author originally from Montreal, Canada, now creating from the Acadian coastal town of Shediac, New Brunswick. She specializes children’s illustration and is accepting projects in picture books, middle grade fiction and editorial projects.

Valerie has illustrated Bon voyage Monsieur Flacon, published by Éditions Bouton d'or Acadie in 2025, and Le Chat qui avait neuf noms, published by Québec-Amérique in September 2026. Her illustrations have appeared in Les Explorateurs (Bayard Jeunesse), Honest History, BrainSpace Magazine, and Grilled Cheese Magazine, where she also published two short stories. Her work blends traditional and digital techniques to create illustrations that feel both timeless and contemporary, with rich textures and quirky characters.

Beyond illustration, she is a versatile visual storyteller, capable of crafting compelling brand identities, licensing-ready artwork, and immersive, narrative-driven designs. She thrives on collaboration and is always eager to explore new creative challenges.

With 20 years of experience in graphic design and art direction, she brings a solid artistic eye to every project. Holding a degree in Graphic Design and a Bachelor's in Visual Art from Université du Québec à Montréal, she has collaborated with a diverse range of clients, crafting compelling visual narratives across various industries.

When she's not at her drawing table with a coffee in hand, Valerie can be found taking inspiration walks with her black Lab, Java, along the Maritime coastline. She works in both English and French.

See her latest work on Instagram, and feel free to connect, she’s happy to chat in both English and French!

If you wish to discuss potential projects, collaborations, or licensing opportunities, her inbox is always open at hello@valerieparizeault.com, or you can connect through the contact form here.

Selected Clients

Les Éditions Bouton d’Or Acadie
Les Éditions Québec-Amérique
Grilled Cheese Magazine
Honest History Magazine
BrainSpace Magazine
Bayard Jeunesse Canada - Les Explorateurs
TC Media (Transcontinental)

Publications

Children’s book

Le Chat qui avait 9 noms — Histoire de Fanny Rainville
Les Éditions Québec-Amérique, September 2026
Bon voyage Monsieur Flacon — Histoire de Angèle Delaunois
Éditions Bouton d'or Acadie, 2025

School textbooks

Rando d'automne — manuel de français de 2e année
TC Média / Éditions pédagogiques, 2026–2027
Faire apprendre un nouveau mot — Histoire de Simon Boulerice, manuel de français de 4e année - TC Média / Éditions pédagogiques, 2026–2027

Magazines

Les Explorateurs (Bayard Jeunesse Canada)