Elise Gravel
Elise Gravel | |
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| Born | 10 January 1977 Montreal, Canada |
| Occupation | Writer, cartoonist, illustrator |
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| Relatives | François Gravel (father) |
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Élise Gravel (born 10 January 1977) is a Canadian author and illustrator from Montreal, Quebec.
Gravel's original books and graphic novels focus on whimsical characters, social justice issues, and biodiversity. She cites children's author Roald Dahl and illustrator Quentin Blake as major sources of inspiration.
Gravel has written more than fifty books, and her work has been translated into over twelve languages. She studied graphic design at Collège Ahuntsic, before becoming an illustrator.
Gravel publishes in both English and in French. She has worked with several different publishing houses, including Montreal-based comics publisher Drawn & Quarterly.
In September 2021, Gravel's original artwork was featured on a series of stamps for the U.S. Postal Service. The 'Message Monsters' stamp design was interactive and playful with the inclusion of dozens of accessory stickers.
In February 2024, the Jewish Public Library of Montreal moved her books to their closed stacks, following Instagram posts that the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs described as antisemitic. A few days later, the library restored the books.