Meneka Repka (she/her) is a Sri Lankan- Canadian illustrator and teacher living in Victoria, British Columbia. She has a background in social justice and equity education and is especially passionate about children’s art and literature that emphasizes themes of justice and compassion towards humans, animals, and the earth. Meneka loves projects that provide opportunities to draw animals, landscapes, and human interactions with the natural world. Meneka was the SCBWI monthly featured illustrator in January 2022, and holds a PhD in curriculum development, MA in art education, BEd in education, and BFA in drawing.

Meneka is represented by Charlotte Wenger at Prospect agency. For all publishing-related inquiries, please contact charlotte@prospectagency.com; unfortunately Meneka is not available for self-published books.

To see more of Meneka’s work, follow her on Instagram @menekarepka.

SELECTED CLIENTS: OwlKids Books, Sleeping Bear Press, Highlights Magazine, Artisaire, Food Empowerment Project, BC Summer Reading Club