Enni Heikura grew up in Finland, spending most of her childhood on the ice as a figure skater, which sparked her love for movement and the interpretation of emotion. When she wasn’t training, she enjoyed drawing tiny, detailed images, just like today. After graduating in sport science and beginning further studies in psychology, she rediscovered her passion for drawing. Her goal is to bring stories to life that children find relatable and inspiring, with a touch of humor. Inspired by music and everyday little things, she enjoys solving creative challenges and developing new ideas through working with pencil and digital color. In her free time, she loves hiking in the mountains as well as running and cross-country skiing in the nearby forest, where many of her ideas are born.

Learn more about Enni’s process here.
Awards / Honors
- 2024 Winner, SCBWI DrawThis Challenge
- 2024 Picture Book Rising Stars mentorship program Runner-up