
Illustrator of the Month!

Illustrator of Tendo and the Bug Wars
Working on Tendo and the Bug Wars as an artist was an absolute joy! The opportunity to bring to life a heartwarming story through my illustrations was incredibly fulfilling, and I cherished every moment of the creative process. It was a truly rewarding experience that allowed me to immerse myself in a world of imagination, all while knowing that my work would contribute to spreading positivity among young readers.
When I'm not working on illustrations, I enjoy playing video games and the ukelele!


Fun Facts About
Olena Tolstokora
Place of Birth:
Ukraine
Fun Hobby:
Kayaking in the ocean with friends
Favorite Book and Author:
1Q84 by Haruki Murukami
Favorite Artist:
Yoshitomo Nara
Where She'd Like to Travel:
Peru
Favorite Movie:
Spirited Away
One Wish for the World:
Kindness
Favorite Quote:
"I'm gonna be the king of the Pirates. I don't want to conquer anything. I just think the guy with the most freedom in this whole ocean... is the Pirate King!"
Favorite Subject:
Literature
Greatest Role Model:
Vitaliy Kulikov, a Ukrainian artist, and the teacher who showed her how fun art can be
Favorite Animal:
Dumbo Octopus
Favorite Vegetable:
Potato

Olena's Most Recent Contribution
to the Lulu Edge Family is Out Now!

Tendo and the Bug Wars
Haruto is a boy who has always modeled what his father taught him about bushido, the samurai code of courage, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty. After moving to Tokyo with his family, he is nervous about being the new kid at his academy but gains confidence when he discovers something unusual and surprising from the train station’s vending machine that in Japan, symbolizes new beginnings.
But a run-in with the school bully results in a race and a challenge, that his new friend Emi tells him he must accept or else lose the respect of his classmates. The school’s reigning “baguchanpion” beats Haruto again and again…until Haruto is given a special gift from a mysterious shopkeeper. The gift unleashes magic that brings victories to Haruto, but at the high cost of losing sight of himself and what’s important.