Anouk Ricard

Anouk Ricard, born 28 December 1970, is a French comic book writer and illustrator best known for her charming, whimsical series *Anna & Froga*. Active in comics from 2007 to 2021, she has contributed to 19 issues as artist, colorist, inker, letterer, and writer. Her signature work centers on the adventures of a young girl named Anna and her animal friends, including the grumpy frog Froga, a cat, a dog, and a goose, rendered in a clean, expressive style with gentle humor. Ricard’s path into comics began in France, where she developed her distinctive voice through these character-driven stories, often collaborating with publishers to bring the series to international audiences under titles like *Anna et Froga* and *Anna und Froga*. Notable co-creations include the *Anna & Froga: Completely Bubu* collection and a special crossover with *Pippi Longstocking* for Free Comic Book Day. Later in her career, she compiled the series into an integral edition, *Anna et Froga l’intégrale*. While major awards are not documented in available sources, her work remains beloved for its lighthearted, relatable take on childhood and friendship, securing her legacy as a distinctive voice in French children’s comics.