Mercè Galí is an illustrator from Barcelona who grew up surrounded by books in her parents' bookstore. She studied illustration at the "Llotja" art school and Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona with a specialty in engraving. She is mainly dedicated to illustration for children and young people and has published in over seven countries. Occasionally she combines illustration with teaching, giving creative workshops on art and engraving for children and adults at the Manolo Hugué art school.