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Cover Illustrations for Last Stop on Market Street include bright colors and relatable events shown through multi-textured media. 

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Book Title: Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Publication Date: 2015

One of Robinson's most recognizable works, this Caldecott Honor book also was presented with a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor.

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Cover illustrations for Carmela Full of Wishes welcome readers to the sea. A girl is pictured standing among strokes of white on a sea-green background. 

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Book Title: Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt De La Pena

Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: 2018

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A whimsically portrayed scene showing Florence Mills and a blackbird on a textured mustard background encompasses the cover art for Harlem's Little Blackbird. This simple but detailed design sets the tone for an impactful story.

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A colorful silhouette composed of multiple textures and brush strokes shows Nina Simone on a pink background. 

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Book Title: Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Publication Date: September 2021

Robinson's illustrations in this book were awarded a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor in 2022.

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The cover illustration for this work includes a young girl on a tire swing on a simple white background. 

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Book Title: Just in Case You Wanted to Fly by Julie Fogliano

Publisher: Neal Porter Books

Publication Date: 2019

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Cover illustrations for Robinson's solo project Another include playful colors and bright textures that follow the story of a little girl and a curious cat. 

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Book Title: Another by Christian Robinson

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: 2019

In this colorful work, Robinson uses bright illustrations and geometric features to tell the story. Robinson was the author and illustrator of this colorful piece.

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Robinson's familiar tones and textured illustrations accompany the cover art for Amanda Gorman's Something, Someday. 

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Book Title: Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: September 2023

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Muted tones and strokes of color characterize this cover art for You Matter. The children playing with the large parachute together in the image highlight the importance noted in this work: everyone matters, no matter their appearance. 

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Book Title: You Matter by Christian Robinson

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: 2020

Robinson's You Matter uses friendly and inviting illustrations that emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and belonging.

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Bright colors and playful illustrations accompany the silhouette of a young boy on the cover of Milo Imagines the World. 

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Book Title: Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña

Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: 2021

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Cover illustrations for The Bench include warm, textured art that invites readers into the story. Robinson uses neutral tones and watercolor textures to set the mood for this story. 

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Book Title: The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: June 8, 2021

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Christian Robinson is an illustrator, author, artist, and designer based in Oakland, California. Robinson was born in Los Angeles where he was raised by his grandmother in a small one-bedroom apartment. Though he didn't have much, he felt that drawing was his escape. He pursued his interest and love for art throughout his younger years, and later attended the California Institute of the Arts. While there, he studied animation. Following his graduation, he went on to work for notable animation companies, such as Pixar Animation Studios and the Sesame Street Workshop. After years of working in animation, he continued his career as an artist by venturing to become an illustrator of books for children. 

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Robinson has frequently proclaimed that his inspiration for much of his artwork has been spurred on by his passion and love for drawing and creating. As a child, Robinson used drawing as an escape from his surroundings. He would frequently try drawing different things that he noticed around him, such as characters from movies. Because he was not a strong reader, he tended to understand and connect more to the illustrations in books. Robinson's love for the storytelling elements infused in illustrations, combined with his natural talents, lent to his future as an illustrator. As he continued creating, encouragement he received from those around him enticed him to continue growing in this passion.  Today, Robinson strives to include elements of inclusivity and diversity in his works. By including all representations of children around the world, his works inspires itself and spreads a simple message: you matter, you are visible, and you’re valuable.

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Christian Robinson has a unique style that centers on playful, inviting elements. Robinson’s collages are small and detailed, featuring clean geometric shapes, lots of white space, and often visible brushstrokes. He mainly works with an X-acto knife, tape, Nori paste, and acrylic paint. To add texture and visual interest, he also uses materials like string, photos, paper doilies, newspaper, and a hole punch to make colorful confetti.

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After venturing into his career as an illustrator of books for children, Robinson went on to create images for many notable works. One of these include the #1 New York Times bestseller Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Peña. This book was awarded a Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, and the Newbery Medal. Robinson has also collaborated on several other New York Times Bestsellers. One of his notable Times Bestsellers works is The Bench, written by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Robinson has also self-published solo projects. These solo pieces include Another, which was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2019, and the New York Times bestseller You Matter. 

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Christian Robinson. (2020). In Something About the Author (Vol. 356, pp. 184-187). Gale. https://link-gale-com.lib-proxy.jsu.edu/apps/doc/TPYLVG528943427/SATA?u=jack26672&sid=bookmark-SATA&xid=eefee24a

The Art of Fun by Christian Robinson: About. The Art of Fun. (n.d.). https://www.theartoffun.com/about

Editors, the B. (2019, October 8). Meet the illustrator: Christian Robinson. Brightly. https://www.readbrightly.com/meet-illustrator-christian-robinson/

Public Broadcasting Service. (2016, September 9). Christian Robinson, Illustrator. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/brief/192310/christian-robinson