Lenny Pelling

Leonie Pelling (pronounced Lay-oh-nee) is a children's book designer who uses the nom de plume "Lenny Pelling". Originally from the town of Queanbeyan, on the outskirts of Canberra, she moved to Sydney in the early 90's to study Visual Arts at the College of the Arts at the University of Western Sydney. Whilst living in Penrith to be near her artistic campus, Leonie would often be found listening to the music of Lenny Kravitz, and her writing name was thus created.

Since her graduation, she has worked on over 50 publications, including children's educational, trade, and picture books. The X-Zone magazine educational series is considered one of her feature works, comprising over 300 illustrations. The original creation of "The Critter" was a feature of the works. Other original visual characters include Louise Klutz and Milo. She has also worked in production design for a number of short films, incuding some entered in Tropfest.
Leonie considers writers such as Shaun Tan, Roald Dahl and Babette Cole her inspiration, and has received training from illustrators Donna Rawlins and Wayne Harris. She has also produced work featuring the Bananas in Pyjamas and Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter.
Leonie is a proud supporter of the Canberra Raiders, and today resides in Sydney's inner west.

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