Rachel Batislaong

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Born and raised in Manila, Cheng Batislaong is a freelance children’s book illustrator. With a fine arts degree in advertising, she worked as an art director at advertising agencies before becoming a full-time illustrator. Growing up, she was obsessed with the bright, colorful, and dynamic characters of animated shows like Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Codename: Kid’s Next Door, and Dexter’s Laboratory. Cheng likes to emulate these tones and styles in her work. As a freelance illustrator, Cheng has worked with clients from the US, UK, Canada, Japan, and South Africa. Inspired by her love for kids and their literature, Cheng has illustrated a diverse array of local and international children’s books with themes that range from educational to stories about bravery, disability, and resilience. She has also collaborated with UNICEF and has been featured in the UK’s Storytime magazineView Full Bio

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Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2024 Recap

May 31 2024

Attending the 15th Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC), 23 to 26 May 2024.