Odd Dot is an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group dedicated to creating joyful books for curious minds. Our mission is to develop interactive and substantive gift books that explore categories and formats never seen before. We are a proudly odd mix of makers, creators, and engineers, guided by the priorities of innovation, education, and play.

Valentina Jaskina always wanted to be an artist! As a child, Valentina drew "masterpieces" on the walls of her parents' house. She studied at the Children's Art School, and then studied classical drawing, painting and graphic design at Novosibirsk Art College. Valentina prefers to use a mixed technique using ink or pencil plus digital graphics.

Valentina Jaskina has always dreamed of becoming an artist! From her early childhood, she created true "masterpieces" on the walls of her family home. Ideas and dreams of illustrating books or creating magical animations inspired her. During her school years, Valentina delved into the world of art, studying at a Children's Art School, and later honing her skills in classical drawing, painting, and graphic design at the Novosibirsk Art College. Her book illustrations have gained global recognition and received numerous prestigious awards: 2020 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Gold Medal Winner 2020 Purple Dragonfly Awards 1st Place Winner 2022 Mom's Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient 2022&2023 Readers' Favorite Five Star Winner 2023 The BookFest First Place Award Today, Valentina, along with her family, resides in the enchanting city of Tbilisi, Georgia.