We are excited to have Deborah at Gnome Road illustrating author Heather C. Morris' Fall 2026 title, BACKYARD STEW, showing adventurous young readers a fun way to beat the boredom blues. 

With Deborah's flair for creating playful, spirited art, this collaboration promises to serve as a reminder of the inspiring and beautiful natural world around us, and . . . to be anything but boring! 

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Deborah Schreiber is an illustrator from Munich, Germany. She can always be found dreaming of new adventures in life and on paper. Her travels brought her to many different countries and finally to the seaside town of Falmouth, England, which she now calls home.

Inspired by nature, wildlife, and personal experiences, Deborah creates atmospheric and playful illustrations that seek to spark wonder and curiosity amongst children and adults alike. While primarily working with traditional media such as watercolour, gouache and coloured pencils, she also embraces digital tools to maintain a flexible creative process.

Outside of illustration, Deborah enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the outdoors and sharing a meal together.