Daniel J. O’Brien is a Trinidad-born author and illustrator currently residing in New York with his fantastic partner, Ashleigh, and their loyal but nervous dog, Obbie. He holds a BFA in Illustration from The School of Visual Arts. With that and his love of everything folklore, nature, and science, he is continually fueling his passion for illustration. He uses his honed ability to bring forth exuberant and whimsical illustrations full of life, and vibrant color.

Daniel has written, illustrated, designed, and self-published two children's books. The Carnival Prince and I Am The Midnight Robber are both projects that are near and dear as they represent his Caribbean heritage. He has also teamed up with the small publisher, Caribbean Reads, and illustrated the picture books, The Talking Mango Tree and The Masquerade Dance.

In the conversation today, we hear all about Daniel’s love of sci-fi and how he started exploring storytelling early in his life, with illustrations and then into comic strips and books. As his work evolved, he began weaving his culture and his own personal narratives into his stories. Much of his work and mentorship with youth aims to encourage others to celebrate their own stories while absorbing the lessons in the sharing.

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