The Directory of Illustration is excited to share that Michael Meister recently won the EMYS Non-Fiction Award in Germany for his illustrations of the children’s book, Extinct Professions.

Extinct Professions, fully illustrated by Michael Meister and written by Markus Rottmann, takes readers on a journey through the history of professions, exploring how jobs have evolved or disappeared due to advancements in technology and science. The author delves into fascinating, true stories about work-life across centuries, asking why certain professions vanished. The EMYS jury praised the book for its engaging, informative content, which teaches children about the history of various professions, including some unusual ones, in a fun and exciting way.