Alyssa Bermudez
Alyssa Bermudez (she/her) is a born and bred New Yorker living down under in Tasmania, Australia! She studied illustration and animation at the Fashion Institute of Technology for Bachelors and Masters courses. Using watercolor and digital techniques, she brings a unique and vibrant quality to her illustrations. As an author, illustrator, and art teacher, Alyssa’s work has appeared in over a dozen picture books, on fabric collections, and even on stage. Her debut middle-grade graphic memoir, Big Apple Diaries (2021), introduced readers to her personal diary entries growing up in NYC. The book is now part of the permanent collection at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City. Her latest memoir, Run Home, is a heartfelt story about friendship, running, and navigating grief with resilience and creativity. With a deep commitment to celebrating diverse voices, Alyssa’s work embraces inclusivity and emotional honesty. She’s obsessed with dogs, books, live sketching, traveling, and keeping plants alive.
Awards / Honors
- 2025 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection – Run Home
- 2021- ALA Best Graphic Novels List- Big Apple Diaries
- 2021 Junior Library Guild Selection- Big Apple Diaries
- 2022 Comic Arts Awards of Australia Shortlist – Big Apple Diaries
- 2018 Américas Award Commended Title – Lucía the Luchadora
- 2018 Amelia Bloomer Book List – Lucía the Luchadora
- 2017 NPR Best Books of the Year – Lucía the Luchadora
- 2017 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books – Lucía the Luchadora
- 2017 Kirkus’s Best Picture Books to Give Readers Strength – Lucía the Luchadora
