Jim Kay worked in the archives of the Tate Gallery and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, two experiences that heavily influence his work. He is the illustrator of A Monster Calls, in which he used everything from beetles to breadboards to create interesting marks and textures. He lives in England.

Books by Jim Kay

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 2)

Written by J.K. Rowling and illustrated by Jim Kay - Adventure, Children's 6-10, Fiction, Friendship, Magic

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 1)

by J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay - Adventure, Fantasy, Friendship

The Great War: Stories Inspired by Items from the First World War

Edited by Jim Kay - Fiction, Historical Fiction, Military, Young Adult 10+

Bugs: A Stunning Pop-Up Look at Insects, Spiders, and Other Creepy-Crawlies

by George McGavin and Jim Kay - Picture, Science