Delphine Perret is a French author and illustrator best known for her contributions to contemporary children’s literature. Born in 1980, she studied visual communication before graduating from the École des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg with a focus on illustration. Her debut book, Tout neuf !, was published in 2002 by L'Atelier du poisson soluble and immediately established her distinctive style—witty, poetic, and pared down in both text and visuals.
Over the years, Perret has developed a wide-ranging and award-winning body of work that includes original stories and collaborations with other writers. Her notable creations include Moi, le loup et les chocos, Bigoudi, Lettres à plumes et à poils, and the Björn series, featuring a gentle and thoughtful bear navigating the joys of everyday life. These stories blur the boundaries between picture book, short story, and graphic novel, and are acclaimed for their humor, tenderness, and subtle depth. Björn, six histoires d’ours received the Pépite de l’album in 2016 and the Prix Sorcières in 2017.
Perret’s illustrations have accompanied the work of authors such as Colas Gutman, Oscar Brenifier, and Roland Garrigue, and her books have been widely translated and recognized internationally, including selections for the IBBY Honour List. Several of her titles are part of the “Bibliothèque idéale” curated by the Centre national de la littérature pour la jeunesse (BnF), affirming her enduring impact on French youth literature.
Beyond books, she has participated in international artist residencies and exhibitions across Europe. Whether exploring themes of childhood, emotion, or quiet adventure, Delphine Perret brings a singular voice to children’s publishing—one that invites readers young and old to slow down, observe closely, and appreciate life’s simple wonders.