The Adventures of Ila Bean

ILA BEAN is a nine-year-old entrepreneur who loves reading, writing, traveling with her family and playing with her dog, Nash. Ila spends most days in search of a good book and finding a cozy corner to read it. She has a love for animals and when she grows up, she wants to be a veterinarian or scientist. Ila also owns her own business called "Blinaglize," where she "blings out" shoes, eyeglass frames, etc.

Alby Joseph is more than just an illustrator. She is also an artist who specializes in the creation of realistic images of real people. She believes that observing her subjects can inspire her creativity. Alby was born in 1987 in Kerala, India. She is the only daughter of a planter and taught herself how to draw and paint. Alby was influenced by reading many books about illustrators. Alby attended Rajiv Gandhi University, and inevitably she launched her career as a freelance illustrator. Alby is a versatile artist whose works include illustrations, cartoons, comics, caricatures and more.