Biography
Milan Pavlović was born in Serbia where, after studies in Applied Arts and Book Design he obtained a master’s degree in illustration. Milan started his career as children’s book illustrator and comic artist, publishing his work in many European countries before he moved to Toronto In 2010. He is the illustrator of several children’s books in Canada, including Kids Can Press’s The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle.#Today, except illustrating, he shares his passion and knowledge with students at OCAD University and Seneca College teaching children’s illustration and drawing. #Since he was a child, Milan has loved to read, play the piano and draw. He gets easily inspired by his witty son and by nature, and can be spotted riding a bicycle in many Toronto ravines.~Facebook: @milan.pavlovic.illustrator
Awards
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The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle
2021 - The Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, K-3 Category, Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, Short-listed
2021 - Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award, Washington Library Association, Short-listed
2020 - Horned Toad Tales List, CFISD, Winner
Non-fiction
The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle, 2019Picture Books
The Thing Lenny Loves Most About Baseball, 2021