Gabbie Benda is an illustrator and graphic novelist living in Cleveland, Ohio.
Gabbie earned a degree in Communication Arts from VCUarts in 2020, with a focus on children’s illustration and comics. She loves to bring funny, upbeat stories to life with her quirky yet approachable illustrations. After over a decade as a camp counselor and art teacher, Gabbie is well versed in the art of making kids of all ages smile.
Gabbie is currently working on her debut middle grade graphic novel SERENDIPITY, to be published by Holiday House in spring 2026.
Gabbie is available for picture books, middle grade interior and covers, graphic novels, and magazine illustration projects.
Gabbie is represented by Tori Sharp at the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency.
