Hello!

I’m Raahat, an illustrator and author from the UK. Growing up in Oxfordshire, I have fond childhood memories of drawing, climbing trees, flying kites, and learning to identify local wildlife.

After receiving a BA in English and Creative Writing, I transitioned into illustration and opened an online shop in 2018 for illustrated goods that are designed and packed in my small home studio. In 2022, I made my children’s picture book debut with I’m Not Scary (Alison Green/Scholastic UK), which has since been translated into multiple languages.

My illustrations are inspired by nature, wildlife, and everyday moments, crafted with a gentle narrative style. I’ve worked with a range of clients in publishing, education, and creative technology, and I also enjoy collaborating on community-focused projects. When I’m not at my desk, you’ll find me doting on my cat, exploring the countryside, or chasing my next adventure with a sketchbook in hand.

Clients Include

Macmillan • Hachette UK • Alison Green Books • Scholastic UK • HarperCollins • Magic Cat Publishing • UCLan Publishing • Wacom • Adobe • Domestika • Gallery Nucleus • 3dtotal • TOKEN Magazine

Contact

For book/publishing inquiries, please contact my literary agent, Thao Le: thao@dijkstraagency.com

For general inquiries feel free to email me: hello@raahatkaduji.com

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"Despite everything, we will never give up the sea." - Fisherman Zaki Al-Najjar, Gaza Some sketches from the most recent Palestine draw along, hosted by @sarahdyer_illustrator and @warrior_in.the.garden, where we illustrated the @gazafreed
Friends, it's adventure time again! We’re happy to invite you to join us for our sixth annual Animal Adventures Week! 🐸 From July 7th to 13th, we’ll be sharing 7 prompts to inspire that days artwork. Let the prompts guide you however th
June 🌿 Our new garden neighbour inspired this month's Owl Post art print. Sign up before the end of the month to get your own print in the mail 💌 Swipe for bonus hedgehogs 🦔 Our local wildlife is incredibly important. So much to admire and be gra
Final postcards from Oman 🤎 Featuring a little series with a beloved piece from @linenfox (not an ad, it was just lovely having my favourite green gingham as a full length linen dress for maximum comfort in that desert heat) Alhamdullilah for the
jasmine tea 🍵
Some sketchbook pages from my recent trip to Oman. I miss it dearly, but I'm glad to have the memories stored in this little book. The full collection of my travel sketches, photos, notes, and a detailed rundown of the art supplies used is now up on
May Art Mail 🌿 Inspired by the sweet jasmine scents of my recent travels and the greenery that welcomed me home. (💌 If you’d like to receive this piece in the mail, you can sign up for the Owl Post tier before the end of the month)
A short but sweet recap of my time at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, hosted by @sharjahbookauthority✨ I had such an incredible experience, made even more enjoyable by the delightful company and the shared love of storytelling and creating

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