Christian Birmingham is a British illustrator and artist who has established himself through collaborations with renowned children's writers. He is perhaps best known for his work with Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo, with whom he has created several acclaimed illustrated books. Birmingham's illustrations have been recognized with major awards and nominations in children's literature. The Wreck of the Zanzibar, which he illustrated, won the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year award. Another of his collaborations, The Butterfly Lion, won the Smarties Prize. His work has also earned him shortlist positions for prestigious illustration honors, including the Kurt Maschler Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal.