Julio Granados was born Lima, Perú. He studied at Pontificia Catolica University, and at Toulouse Lautrec Art and Design Institute, Perú. Julio Granados illutrates books for famous Spanish and Spanish-American publishing houses such as Santillana and Alfaguara. Mr. Granados is a recipient of multiple awards and honorable mentions in international illustration & design contests. Currently, he lives in New York City, where he continues to develop his work as a leading designer and illustrator.