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ELENA
RIVERS

Author | Illustrator | Dreamer

"Stories that paint pictures in your mind"

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Books and illustrations

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Award Winner
LATEST RELEASE

The Garden of Whispered Dreams

A novel about finding magic in the everyday moments. Journey through a world where reality and dreams intertwine.

The Garden of Whispered Dreams
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The Garden of Whispered Dreams

Literary Fiction | 2024

Midnight Canvas
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Midnight Canvas

Mystery | 2022

Colors of Tomorrow
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Colors of Tomorrow

Young Adult | 2021

Lumina's Light
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Lumina's Light

Children's | 2020

Dreamscape I
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Garden Series
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Portrait Commission
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Midnight Flora
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Elena Rivers

About Elena

Elena Rivers is an award-winning author and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. Her work blends lyrical prose with dreamlike illustrations, creating immersive worlds that captivate readers of all ages.

With over 15 years of experience, Elena has published 12 books, including the bestselling "Garden of Whispered Dreams" series.

Awards & Recognition

Caldecott Honor 2023Hugo Nominee 2022Indie Book Award 2021

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