Anna Simeone is a freelance children’s illustrator based in Sopot, Poland. She graduated with a degree in literature in Gdańsk, then spent 10 years in Italy before moving back to her hometown with her husband, daughter, and their dog. Anna has illustrated children’s books for publishing companies around the world, including in Poland, Italy, France, and the UK. In her work, she tries to capture the joyful and heartfelt moments of everyday life. The vibrant color palettes she curates for her work are inspired by the world around her, seasonal vegetables and flowers, secondhand porcelain, her dog’s fur, and more. Anna loves working with both traditional techniques, colored pencils and watercolors, and digital mediums.

Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children’s books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones––exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow.

We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read.

To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.