Nicoletta Costa.

comics writer · writer

Italy, Born 1953

In short

Nicoletta Costa (Italian pronunciation:; born 1953) is an Italian writer, illustrator and cartoonist, famous for her works of children's literature. She is the creator of characters Olga the Cloud and Julian Rabbit. Costa is renowned for her distinctive drawing style, distinguished by "characterized forms and bright colours." She is the recipient of many awards, including three Andersen Prizes.