Gorazd Vahen (1969) primarily illustrates children’s books. Since graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana, he has illustrated more than 30 books, seven textbooks, a number of poems and short stories, as well as historical manuals and guides. Among his iconic works are illustrations for several books by Svetlana Makarovič (such as Oka the Owl, Mishmash Bakery, and Skipmouse) and Little Sleepy Star by Frane Milčinski Ježek. He has received a Special Mention by the Jury at the Slovenian Biennial of Illustration and the Hinko Smrekar Distinction for his work.