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Hi! My name is Alejandra Ruiz and I’m an illustrator of picture books and visual storyteller.

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Kindness, empathy, and generosity do not run out. There is enough to go around. Healthy, meaningful relationships are not one-sided. Sometimes we give, sometimes we receive. There is Enough to Go Around is a vibrant and poetic book that reminds us that the qualities that support connection in relationships are not limited. The more we show them to others, the more they spread, and we all benefit. Written by Gabi García Illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz ORDER THE BOOK HERE Kindness, empathy, and generosity do not run out. There is enough to go around. Healthy, meaningful relationships are not one-sided. Sometimes we give, sometimes we receive. This can mean we share physical resources, but giving and receiving also refer to things that can't be bought. For example, we share creativity, show respect, or offer encouragement to others. There is Enough to Go Around is a vibrant and poetic book that reminds us that the qualities that support connection in relationships are not limited. The more we show them to others, the more they spread, and we all benefit.

Alejandra Ruiz is a Colombian digital artist based in Bogotá, creating vibrant, textured illustrations inspired by everyday stories and Latin American folklore. With a background in children’s literature and film, she crafts inclusive, cinematic narratives that foster empathy, celebrate diverse cultures, and inspire readers of all ages worldwide globally. Hello there! My name is Alejandra Ruiz. I'm an illustrator and visual story teller based in Bogotá, Colombia. My work celebrates day-to-day moments, emotions, details, and everything that you have to do with animals and feeling peaceful. I also adore illustrating elements of Colombian culture, since I truly believe we have a lot to tell and a lot to show, as well! I love telling stories through my illustrations, that's why I rarely work without a character or a specific narrative. hello.thorinds@gmail.com @thorinds Some of the amazing folks I’ve worked with: House of Memory Nariño Secretary of Post-Conflict and Culture of Peace of the City Hall of Cúcuta Cooltura Children's Magazine Editorial Ilona Books Monkey Hide Bags Biocare Colombia We are Jungle and Sea More Compost Less Garbage Press & interviews: "True friendship seeks to annul guilt" - Magazin Cultural El Espectador Why look outside for what lives inside? | Alejandra Ruiz | TEDxYouth@Usaquén T.1. Ep.5 Thorinds: Artista publicada y representada | Latinas en Ilustracion: El Podcast

Alejandra Ruiz is a Colombian digital artist based in Bogotá, creating vibrant, textured illustrations inspired by everyday stories and Latin American folklore. With a background in children’s literature and film, she crafts inclusive, cinematic narratives that foster empathy, celebrate diverse cultures, and inspire readers of all ages worldwide globally. Alejandra Ruiz is an illustrator and visual storyteller based in Bogotá, COL Learn more or view work VIEW WORK VIEW BOOKS LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

A child plants a tiny seed and wonders what secrets it might hold. As it grows and grows and grows, she nurtures the little plant until it isn’t so little anymore—in fact, it’s COLOSSAL. What does one do with a colossal cabbage? The girl dreams that the cabbage feeds a soup kitchen full of neighbors, inspiring her to grow more veggies to share with her community, inspiring kids and families all over the country to grow veggies to share with their own communities. THE CABBAGE'S SEED COLOSSAL SECRET Written by Karen M. Greenwald Illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz Tilbury House Publishers ORDER THE BOOK HERE A child plants a tiny seed and wonders what secrets it might hold. As it grows and grows and grows, she nurtures the little plant until it isn’t so little anymore—in fact, it’s COLOSSAL. What does one do with a colossal cabbage? The girl dreams that the cabbage feeds a soup kitchen full of neighbors, inspiring her to grow more veggies to share with her community, inspiring kids and families all over the country to grow veggies to share with their own communities. And when she wakes up, she is ready to let the world in on the cabbage’s colossal secret. Inspired by the true story of Katie Stagliano, her forty-pound cabbage, and the nonprofit Katie’s Krops.

Alejandra Ruiz is an illustrator, visual storyteller, and creative explorer. THERE'S ENOUGH TO GO AROUND Written by Gabi García Illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz Kindness, empathy, and generosity do not run out. There is enough to go around. Healthy, meaningful relationships are not one-sided. Sometimes we give, sometimes we receive. This can mean we share physical resources, but giving and receiving also refer to things that can't be bought. For example, we share creativity, show respect, or offer encouragement to others. There is Enough to Go Around is a vibrant and poetic book that reminds us that the qualities that support connection in relationships are not limited. The more we show them to others, the more they spread, and we all benefit. ORDER HERE

Día de Muertos follows Poncho and his family as they prepare for the celebration. Through their eyes, we see the care and joy behind setting up ofrendas, decorating, making tamales, and spending a day full of memory, color, and togetherness. DIA DE MUERTOS Written by Jaque Jours Illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz Quarto Kids Día de Muertos follows Poncho and his family as they prepare for the celebration. Through their eyes, we see the care and joy behind setting up ofrendas, decorating, making tamales, and spending a day full of memory, color, and togetherness. ORDER THE BOOK HERE

Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Not one size or shape or type of body is best. Your body is the right body for you, so show it some love. Every body is different, and every one is worth celebrating. EVERY BODY IS DIFFERENT Written by Mariam Moore-Keish Illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz Capstone Pub Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Not one size or shape or type of body is best. Your body is the right body for you, so show it some love. Every body is different, and every one is worth celebrating. ORDER THE BOOK HERE

La cápsula corales está basada en el ecosistema de la Biosfera de Seaflower en el Caribe colombiano y cuenta la historia de Carey, una tortuga que después de pasar unas vacaciones en lo profundo del mar y, al volver a su casa en el arrecife se da cuenta que estos se han puesto blancos y ya no queda color en ellos. THE HOUSE OF COLORS Written by santiago orrego Illustrated by Alexandra Ruiz Published by We are Jungle and Sea After a vacation in the deep sea, Carey the turtle returns home. But she finds a surprise that makes her take action. This is a story about the Caribbean Sea, coral reefs, and kids who are eager to help. This short story is part of the Capsula Corales by Somos Selva y Mar, a Colombian children's clothing brand that focuses on environmental education through its collections. Each collection has a story that describes the ecosystem, the species that live there and the dangers they face. SHOP HERE These are some of the visual explorations I made during the course of the research on the characters that would integrate the capsule and that are based on the Seaflower biosphere in the Colombian Caribbean.

The greedy housekeeper employed by Roseline’s father does not feed Roseline. Fearful of the housekeeper’s anger, Roseline runs away into the forest after eating some oranges. It is there that she discovers something amazing. OXFORD READING TREE TRADITIONAL TALES: THE ORANGE TREE Written by Suzette Hussey Illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz Oxford University Press ORDER THE BOOK HERE The greedy housekeeper employed by Roseline’s father does not feed Roseline. Fearful of the housekeeper’s anger, Roseline runs away into the forest after eating some oranges. It is there that she discovers something amazing. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions, and values. All the stories are carefully leveled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes.