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One of the earliest gigs she
remembers is tracing drawings
for animated commercials with her
father when he worked for Jay Ward
Studios (creators of Rocky and Bullwinkle). She was nine years old.
Beth Spiegel is an author/illustrator based in
Los Angeles. Both parents
were artists, so working in the visual arts came early and naturally.


Beth Tokunow (aka Beth Spiegel) is an author/illustrator based in Los Angeles.
Both parents were artists, so working in the visual arts came early
and naturally. One of the earliest gigs she remembers is tracing drawings for animated commercials with her father when he
worked for Jay Ward Studios (creators of Rocky and Bullwinkle).
She was nine years old.

Since then, Beth has created visual stories as a fine art painter, illustrator, and animator. She has also edited award-winning documentaries for National Geographic, Warner Brothers, Paramount Vantage and IMAX. The storytelling skills and persistence learned in these fields help her when creating books for children.
Her first illustrating job came about when author Barbara Bottner saw an exhibition of Beth's watercolors of abandoned buildings at the PASADENA HISTORICAL MUSEUM and was inspired to write Rosa's Room. Years later this quiet picture book was sold to Peachtree Publishers.
(click title to read reviews).
For the last few years, Beth has dedicated herself to developing picture book ideas as both writer and illustrator. She participates
in many SCBWI events, joined a brilliant writing group and wakes before the sun each day to work in her studio. Beth now has several stories ready to enter the world and hopefully make their way into
the hands of children.
Beth also illustrated written by Mary Ann Rothman (starred Publishers Weekly review)
and
written by Eve Bunting published with BOYDS MILL PRESS.
Her first illustrating job came about when author Barbara Bottner saw an exhibition of Beth's watercolors of abandoned buildings at the PASADENA HISTORICAL MUSEUM and was inspired to write Years later this quiet picture book was sold to Peachtree Publishers.
(click title to read reviews).
Thanks so much for visiting!
Since then, Beth has created visual stories as a fine art painter, illustrator, and animator. She has also edited award-winning documentaries for National Geographic, Warner Brothers, Paramount Vantage and IMAX. The storytelling skills and persistence learned in these fields help her when creating books for children.
Beth also illustrated FIRST GRADE STINKS written by Mary Ann Rothman (starred Publishers Weekly review) and WILL IT BE A BABY BROTHER? written by Eve Bunting published with BOYDS MILL PRESS.
For the last few years, Beth has dedicated herself to developing picture book ideas as both writer and illustrator. She participates in many SCBWI events, joined a brilliant writing group and wakes before the sun each day to work in her studio. Beth now has several stories ready to enter the world and hopefully make their way into the hands of children.
Thanks so much for visiting!
Hello! Love to hear from you.
For all book-related inquiries, please contact my agent: Essie White, at Storm Literary Agency
For other questions or to just say, Hi!
