About Katya Carrington

Katya Carrington grew up surrounded by nature: open fields, quiet spaces, and the kind of stillness where nothing was overlooked and every small detail felt important..

From an early age, she was drawn to the idea that there is never just one world. She noticed the lives of animals, the quiet world of insects, and the way everything around her was constantly moving with life. She would often sit for long stretches of time, simply watching, noticing, and taking it all in.

That way of seeing still shapes everything she creates. As an artist, she captures the beauty and meaning hidden in everyday moments, creating work for anyone who loves to look a little closer. As a primary school teacher, she remains deeply connected to the curiosity and imagination that children naturally carry, and she brings that same openness into her classroom, her stories, and her illustrations.

She loves sharing her stories with the children she teaches, watching them become inspired, believe in their own ideas, and even begin creating stories of their own.

Stories had always been part of her world, but they had never been written down. Then came a moment when everything shifted. For the first time, she wasn’t just observing a story; she was living inside it. It stayed with her so deeply that she felt compelled to give it a voice and let it exist beyond that moment. That story became Lucky.

Through her art and her books, Katya invites others to see that the world is not just one place, but many: layered, alive, and waiting to be noticed.

And perhaps, in each of these worlds, there is a chance to step in, take part, and leave something behind: something kind, something brave, something better than before.