Anke Noack is a talented illustrator and author specializing in children's literature, operating her studio in North Fitzroy, Melbourne. With a passion for storytelling through art, Anke has garnered significant recognition in the illustration community, including the prestigious 2022 New England Illustration Award and multiple nominations as a finalist in the CYA Awards in 2022 and 2023, as well as the 2023 NEWC Illustration Awards. Her notable work, A Busy Day in Wimmeltown, released in 2021, showcases her capability in creating interactive multimedia picture books.

Prior to establishing her design and illustration studio, salmonlab, in 2018, Anke honed her skills as a Senior Artist for Sony Entertainment in London and as a Concept Illustrator for Morgen Studios in Berlin. Her vibrant, polychromatic illustrations are infused with a sense of adventure and magic, inviting children and readers of all ages to explore her whimsically crafted worlds filled with intricate subplots that engage and inspire