I’m Anna Lena Feunekes.
I’m a nonfiction children’s book illustrator and author, published by DK Books and Fox & Ink. I make books for kids about food, history and science, and I run The Illustrated Kitchen, a monthly illustrated newsletter.
Nonfiction books for kids
Tasty Tales
Facts and fables about our favourite foods
- International food lore and history for kids
- Celebrating global food culture & diversity
- Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2025
- Shortlisted for Childrens Book of the Year: Factual 2025
The Big Book of Birthdays
How birthdays are celebrated around the world
- Coming in summer 2026.
- Perfect for curious children, The Big Book of Birthdays takes you on a joyous journey around the globe, showcasing unique birthday songs, delicious foods, and exciting party games from all corners of the world.
The process behind a nonfiction book
My books start with research! Aways, always. I dig into archives, read forgotten cookbooks, or delve into folklore to find the stories that most people have never heard. Then I bring them to life through collage illustration.
The result is nonfiction that doesn’t feel like a textbook: it feels like the story itself.
The Illustrated Kitchen
my monthly newsletter
Join the Illustrated Kitchen: a monthly illustrated newsletter about food, history, and the stories behind what we eat.