Andrea Tripke is a German born children’s book writer/ illustrator holding a degree in fine arts, major illustration, from the Columbus College of Art and Design.

Her illustrated debut picture book A GIRL NAMED OCTOBER (Chicago Review Press) received a starred review. Excited by working in the children’s book industry and the thought of leaving a footprint behind through her books, she got hooked. She wanted to do more and began writing and illustrating her own fictional and mostly humorous picture books. Her latest book YETI AND THE RUBBISH ON MOUNT EVEREST released in 2026 by Reycraft Books.

In 2022, Andrea was featured artist in the SCBWI-Florida newsletter and won the SCBWI-Florida portfolio people’s choice award. In 2023, she was awarded 3rd place for Illustration in the Rising Kite awards.

Andrea lives with her family in Melbourne, Florida.