Work
My illustration work has been celebrated in awards annuals and exhibitions that showcase excellence and innovation in the field, notably earning a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York (SOI) and inclusion in Taschen’s 100 Illustrators.

A poster illustration created for Algonquin Park in Canada

Illustrated Books

“It is fortunate that the words chosen are so powerful, because otherwise there would be a risk of Breckenreid’s illustrations stealing the show.” \

—Vanessa Curtis, Bulletin, No. 74, the Virginia Woolf Society of Great Britain.

My work has been twice selected for The Original Art exhibition at the Society of Illustrators: first in 2021 for Dorothy & Herbert, then again in 2023 for The Pocket Book. This prestigious annual showcase and catalogue honors the year’s best children’s book illustrations published in the United States.

A gatefold illustration from the Dorothy & Herbert picture book.

Dorothy & Herbert “…memorable, innovative illustrations (including a particularly dramatic double gatefold) capture the Vogels’ love of art and the artists of New York’s SoHo community…” - Kirkus Reviews “What an odd and enchanting book! …” - The School Library Journal

  • A Gold Standard Selection from Junior Library Guild (JLG)
  • The Canadian Children’s Book Centre magazine, Best Books for Kids & Teens for 2022 gave Herbert & Dorothy a Red Star, signifying a title of exceptional calibre.
  • The kitchen scene in this book has been chosen for the American Illustration 41 archive.

An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers “Strikingly illustrated by the award-winning graphic artist Breckenreid (in an admirable picture-book debut) and supported by terrific, inclusive backmatter, this will prove a must-have for museum shops as well as school and public libraries…”- Kirkus Reviews

  • Starred review from The School Library Journal
  • Starred review from The Horn Book
  • Gold Standard Selection from Junior Library Guild (JLG)
  • The American Library Association (ALA)
  • The California Reading Association (Eureka! Honor Book Award)
  • Smithsonian Notable Books
  • The New York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
  • ISBN-10: 0805080724
    ISBN-13: 9780805080728
    ISBN-13: 9780545493383
    Chinese translation: 986604906X - Hardcover 2011

Find my books at your local library, or online via IndieBound