Shamolina, Daria: - Daria began her illustrating adventure at the age of 14 when she was hired for her first job at a newspaper created by teenagers in Ukraine. She began publishing professionally while she was at university. Daria has illustrated multiple children's books all around the world and has a special talent for creating adorable, colorful, and bright characters. What inspires her? Her loving family: two adorable sons and a supportive husband!