Chloe Savage author page

Chloe Savage biography

Chloe Savage is a British author and illustrator specialising in children’s picture books that combine scientific themes with imaginative storytelling. She grew up in Stevenage, England. Savage studied TV and Film Set Design at Cardiff University, earning a First Class BA Honours degree. She later completed an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art.

Before her career as an author and illustrator, Savage worked in opera, film, and television. During this period, she developed an interest in illustration by drawing on call sheets, which led her to pursue children’s book creation.

Her debut book, The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish, was published in 2022 by Walker Books. The book won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in the Best Illustrated Book category in 2024 and was nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration the same year.

In 2024, Savage published her second picture book, The Search for Carmella, which follows a marine biologist’s expedition to find a mythical sea creature. The book continues themes of adventure and scientific discovery.

Savage’s illustrations are noted for their detail and accuracy, influenced by her background in set design. Her work aims to foster curiosity and engagement with science among young readers.