About María José de Tellería Books
María José de Tellería was born in 1970 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires and worked for many years in children's publishing. In 2017, she began illustrating and writing her own books. She was selected three times at the Bologna Children's Book Fair and another three times at Iberoamérica Ilustra. She has published several books in Argentina, Italy, and Austria. The Green Otter is her debut publication for English readers. She lives and works near Buenos Aires.
