Mathias Ball
View BooksMATHIAS BALL (he/they) grew up in a small Canadian town on the coast of Lake Huron. They are a trans-identified artist and a graduate of the illustration program at Sheridan College. Mathias also illustrated Every Body Is a Rainbow by Caroline Carter. Mathias’s dream is to illustrate a world depicting cute characters and lots of dogs. When he isn’t creating art, Mathias is most likely playing with his Shih Tzu, Lily. Visit www.mathiasball.com.
Awards
- Still My Tessa, Winner, CBC Kids Reads, 2024
- Still My Tessa, Nominated, OLA Blue Spruce Award, 2025
- Still My Tessa, Nominated, Shining Willow Award (Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice), 2025
- Still My Tessa, Commended, American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table Book List, 2025
- Still My Tessa, Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2024
- Still My Tessa, Commended, OLA Best Bets Top Ten, 2024
