What we do
At Librio, we combine art and technology to create incredible personalized children's products which make your little ones beam with delight and make you feel like the best gift-giver the world has ever seen.
Everything we make is built to last and printed on beautiful 100% recycled paper so that the products themselves will last as long as the memories they create.
How we do it
As parents and uncles ourselves, we aim to do business in a way that makes our children, our customers and we ourselves proud.
Through our More than a Book program, we donate 1% of our revenue (not profits) to causes improving the future of millions of children and the planet they will grow up on.
We’re also committed to manufacturing our products as sustainably as possible, printing locally using only 100% recycled paper and packaging materials.
We love our work. We love our products. We love being committed to improving the world and we love that you are reading this and thinking about becoming our customer.
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Meet the team
Cristina Fernández-Shaw Gracia
Career in 10 words:
Waitress in soccer stadiums, private tutor, volunteer work with people & animals, Librio Weirdest job:
Chess tournament referee without knowing how to play chessWhat I do best:
Sleeping and eatingWhat I do worst:
Turning off the alarm clockGrew up:
MadridFavorite book as a child:
Olivia by Ian FalconerAspiration as a child:
A queen
Ed Russell
Career in 10 words:
Odd jobs, Teacher, Marketing Director, Co-founder some adtech companies, LibrioWeirdest job:
Antique removal man in a bright orange vanWhat I do best:
LibrioWhat I do worst:
PotteryGrew up:
London city and Austrian mountainsFavorite book as a child:
The Enormous Crocodile, Roald DahlAspiration as a child:
England rugby captain
Eva-Estelle Brink
Career in 10 words:
Supernanny, Claims Management Apprentice, Translator and Educational WizardWeirdest job:
Charlie Chaplin impersonatorWhat I do best:
Travelling through Europe in a Mini and with my pooch What I do worst:
Bottereaux Nantais (French doughnuts)Grew up:
In France and GermanyFavorite book as a child:
Where's Wally? By Martin Handford Aspiration as a child:
Running a donkey sanctuary
Evgeniya Jadzevichene
Career in 10 words:
Hookah-maker, casheer at pancake restaurant, graphic designer, ceramic studio assistant, app illustratorWeirdest job:
Selling kitchen utensils without knowing how to cookWhat I do best:
Eat potatoesWhat I do worst:
Remembering numbersGrew up:
Soviet Union, VilniusFavorite book as a child:
V. Suteev Stories and PicturesAspiration as a child:
French culture
Ivan Lopez Lobato
Career in 10 words:
Light & Sound Technician, Video Producer, Digital Content, Marketing, Data WrestlerWeirdest job:
Counting cars on the highwayWhat I do best:
Tell the time without looking at a clockWhat I do worst:
SingGrew up:
In Fuengirola (Malaga) - and summers in Noez (Toledo)Favorite book as a child:
Asterix books from Goscinny/UderzoAspiration as a child:
Spaceman & Time-traveler
Jenny Yohannes
Career in 10 words:
Local news, Trainee at a newspaper publisher, News-Apps, eCommerce, working mom, ultimate goal: professional coffee-taster Weirdest job:
Reporting about a tractor fair for a local newspaperWhat I do best:
"Connect four"What I do worst:
I'd love to say differently but I am really bad at cookingGrew up:
in DortmundFavorite book as a child:
My magical friend SamsAspiration as a child:
Gang leader, farmer or office assistant...
Kerry O'Callaghan
Career in 10 words:
Coffee maker, Gelato scooper, Gallery assistant, Recruiter, Artworker, Designer & IllustratorWeirdest job:
Working in a sweet shop, hand picking kid’s sweet choices, often one sweet from each jarWhat I do best:
Headstands and illustrations - never at the same timeWhat I do worst:
Never ask me to help with your maths homeworkGrew up:
The south coast of IrelandFavorite book as a child:
This Troll That Troll. Mick InkpenAspirations as a child:
To be an artist
Leticia Perrenoud
Career in 10 words:
Making images (in lots of ways)Weirdest job:
Advertising for a swiss cheeseWhat I do best:
ImprovizeWhat I do worst:
I tried snowboarding. OnceGrew up:
French-speaking part of SwitzerlandFavorite book as a child:
My Donkey Benjamin, Lennart Osbeck & Hans LimmerAspirations as a child:
Classical music conductor
Mark Yasuda
Career in 10 words:
Programming x 10Weirdest job:
Not programmingWhat I do best:
Rocket scienceWhat I do worst:
Brain surgeryGrew up:
InquisitivelyFavorite book as a child:
Revolting Rhymes, Roald DahlAspirations as a child:
Footballer, Astronaut, Programmer, Stegosaurus
Michelle Wendel
Career in 10 words:
Admin, catering, editor, fashion, fashion, fashion, fashion, fashion, fashion, LibrioWeirdest job:
Making rainbowsWhat I do best:
Keeping calmWhat I do worst:
BowlingGrew up:
LondonFavorite book as a child:
Matilda, Roald DahlAspirations as a child:
To be a princess
Nelson Brochado
Career in 10 words:
Programming 101010101Weirdest job:
Grape harvestingWhat I do best:
Watching footballWhat I do worst:
Waking up in the early morningGrew up:
Portugal and SwitzerlandFavorite book as a child:
O Rei Lagarto by Álvaro MagalhãesAspiration as a child:
Footballer, graffiti artist
Nicholas Elliott
Career in 10 words:
Sales assistant, Artist, UK Creative Director, Founded a letterpress & design studio and 2 greeting card companies, LibrioWeirdest job:
Lights guy in the Royal Arms night clubWhat I do best:
Make things look niceWhat I do worst:
FootballGrew up:
Not yetFavorite book as a child:
Winnie the Pooh, A. A. MilneAspiration as a child:
I wanted to draw stuff
Oliver Finsterbusch Fernández-Shaw
Career in 10 words:
Founded two programming companies, Modern Art Museum, Peñín Wine GuideWeirdest job:
Door hinge painterWhat I do best:
Be a KnowmadWhat I do worst:
WakeboardingGrew up:
Asunción, Miami, Bad Säckingen, Madrid, LuganoFavorite book as a child:
Barbapapa, Annette Tison and Talus TaylorAspiration as a child:
B. A. Baracus (Mr. T) from The A-Team
Olivia Russell
Career in 10 words:
Travel Agent in Zurich and LA, Compliance, Succession Management, LibrioWeirdest job:
Sold ads for Roatan’s first official phone bookWhat I do best:
Be a momWhat I do worst:
Being patient with myselfGrew up:
Switzerland, Florida, HondurasFavorite book as a child:
Best Word Book Ever, Richard ScarryAspiration as a child:
Taekwondo champion
Patricia Brüniger
Career in 10 words:
Marketing heated soles, Preparing hotdogs, Psychological assistant, Company health managementWeirdest job:
Wrapping tops of fir trees in woolWhat I do best:
LaughWhat I do worst:
Eat spaghettiGrew up:
On a lot of spinachFavorite book as a child:
Guess How Much I Love You. Sam McBratney und Anita JeramAspiration as a child:
Veterinary surgeon and animal shelter manager
Rajan Schwager
Career in 10 words:
HR allrounder, Recruiter, HR Project Manager, Coach, L&D Talent Discoverer - Working Mum with super-laughing skills!Weirdest job:
Handball shoe tester for a sports brandWhat I do best:
Track talents in CVs like an HR detectiveWhat I do worst:
Work with a sewing machineGrew up:
In Zürich CityFavorite book as a child:
Pitschi - Hans FischerAspiration as a child:
To be a secret agent solving problems with hula hoops and yogurt lids, HR is close, isn’t it?
Stefanie O'Brien
Career in 10 words:
Singer, Salon Manager, Teacher, Estate Agent, Office manager, Actress/runner, LibrioWeirdest job:
Cleaning apartments for a friend of mine who runs a property development companyWhat I do best:
Sing and laughWhat I do worst:
Maths… DEFINITELY MathsGrew up:
London city and Austrian MountainsFavorite book as a child:
Jamaica Inn - Daphne du Maurier and various ghost storiesAspiration as a child:
To be a performer or a singing chef (like Delia Smith, but singing!)
Tim Hess
Career in 10 words:
M.A. HSG & CEMS, Vivi Kola, Google, MoneyPark, Domain Adtech & Online Marketing ConsultantWeirdest job:
Ice cream refiller on stand-byWhat I do best:
Salmon pastaWhat I do worst:
WaitingGrew up:
Beautiful ZurichFavorite book as a child:
Two Monsters, David McKeeAspiration as a child:
Sports journalist-
Cristina Fernández-Shaw GraciaCareer in 10 words:Waitress in soccer stadiums, private tutor, volunteer work with people & animals, LibrioWeirdest job:Chess tournament referee without knowing how to play chessWhat I do best:Sleeping and eatingWhat I do worst:Turning off the alarm clockGrew up:MadridFavorite book as a child:Olivia by Ian FalconerAspiration as a child:A queen
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Ed RussellCareer in 10 words:Odd jobs, Teacher, Marketing Director, Co-founder some adtech companies, LibrioWeirdest job:Antique removal man in a bright orange vanWhat I do best:LibrioWhat I do worst:PotteryGrew up:London city and Austrian mountainsFavorite book as a child:The Enormous Crocodile, Roald DahlAspiration as a child:England rugby captain
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Eva-Estelle BrinkCareer in 10 words:Supernanny, Claims Management Apprentice, Translator and Educational WizardWeirdest job:Charlie Chaplin impersonatorWhat I do best:Travelling through Europe in a Mini and with my poochWhat I do worst:Bottereaux Nantais (French doughnuts)Grew up:In France and GermanyFavorite book as a child:Where's Wally? By Martin HandfordAspiration as a child:Running a donkey sanctuary
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Evgeniya JadzevicheneCareer in 10 words:Hookah-maker, casheer at pancake restaurant, graphic designer, ceramic studio assistant, app illustratorWeirdest job:Selling kitchen utensils without knowing how to cookWhat I do best:Eat potatoesWhat I do worst:Remembering numbersGrew up:Soviet Union, VilniusFavorite book as a child:V. Suteev Stories and PicturesAspiration as a child:French culture
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Ivan Lopez LobatoCareer in 10 words:Light & Sound Technician, Video Producer, Digital Content, Marketing, Data WrestlerWeirdest job:Counting cars on the highwayWhat I do best:Tell the time without looking at a clockWhat I do worst:SingGrew up:In Fuengirola (Malaga) - and summers in Noez (Toledo)Favorite book as a child:Asterix books from Goscinny/UderzoAspiration as a child:Spaceman & Time-traveler
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Jenny YohannesCareer in 10 words:Local news, Trainee at a newspaper publisher, News-Apps, eCommerce, working mom, ultimate goal: professional coffee-tasterWeirdest job:Reporting about a tractor fair for a local newspaperWhat I do best:"Connect four"What I do worst:I'd love to say differently but I am really bad at cookingGrew up:in DortmundFavorite book as a child:My magical friend SamsAspiration as a child:Gang leader, farmer or office assistant...
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Kerry O'CallaghanCareer in 10 words:Coffee maker, Gelato scooper, Gallery assistant, Recruiter, Artworker, Designer & IllustratorWeirdest job:Working in a sweet shop, hand picking kid’s sweet choices, often one sweet from each jarWhat I do best:Headstands and illustrations - never at the same timeWhat I do worst:Never ask me to help with your maths homeworkGrew up:The south coast of IrelandFavorite book as a child:This Troll That Troll. Mick InkpenAspirations as a child:To be an artist
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Leticia PerrenoudCareer in 10 words:Making images (in lots of ways)Weirdest job:Advertising for a swiss cheeseWhat I do best:ImprovizeWhat I do worst:I tried snowboarding. OnceGrew up:French-speaking part of SwitzerlandFavorite book as a child:My Donkey Benjamin, Lennart Osbeck & Hans LimmerAspirations as a child:Classical music conductor
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Mark YasudaCareer in 10 words:Programming x 10Weirdest job:Not programmingWhat I do best:Rocket scienceWhat I do worst:Brain surgeryGrew up:InquisitivelyFavorite book as a child:Revolting Rhymes, Roald DahlAspirations as a child:Footballer, Astronaut, Programmer, Stegosaurus
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Michelle WendelCareer in 10 words:Admin, catering, editor, fashion, fashion, fashion, fashion, fashion, fashion, LibrioWeirdest job:Making rainbowsWhat I do best:Keeping calmWhat I do worst:BowlingGrew up:LondonFavorite book as a child:Matilda, Roald DahlAspirations as a child:To be a princess
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Nelson BrochadoCareer in 10 words:Programming 101010101Weirdest job:Grape harvestingWhat I do best:Watching footballWhat I do worst:Waking up in the early morningGrew up:Portugal and SwitzerlandFavorite book as a child:O Rei Lagarto by Álvaro MagalhãesAspiration as a child:Footballer, graffiti artist
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Nicholas ElliottCareer in 10 words:Sales assistant, Artist, UK Creative Director, Founded a letterpress & design studio and 2 greeting card companies, LibrioWeirdest job:Lights guy in the Royal Arms night clubWhat I do best:Make things look niceWhat I do worst:FootballGrew up:Not yetFavorite book as a child:Winnie the Pooh, A. A. MilneAspiration as a child:I wanted to draw stuff
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Oliver Finsterbusch Fernández-ShawCareer in 10 words:Founded two programming companies, Modern Art Museum, Peñín Wine GuideWeirdest job:Door hinge painterWhat I do best:Be a KnowmadWhat I do worst:WakeboardingGrew up:Asunción, Miami, Bad Säckingen, Madrid, LuganoFavorite book as a child:Barbapapa, Annette Tison and Talus TaylorAspiration as a child:B. A. Baracus (Mr. T) from The A-Team
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Olivia RussellCareer in 10 words:Travel Agent in Zurich and LA, Compliance, Succession Management, LibrioWeirdest job:Sold ads for Roatan’s first official phone bookWhat I do best:Be a momWhat I do worst:Being patient with myselfGrew up:Switzerland, Florida, HondurasFavorite book as a child:Best Word Book Ever, Richard ScarryAspiration as a child:Taekwondo champion
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Patricia BrünigerCareer in 10 words:Marketing heated soles, Preparing hotdogs, Psychological assistant, Company health managementWeirdest job:Wrapping tops of fir trees in woolWhat I do best:LaughWhat I do worst:Eat spaghettiGrew up:On a lot of spinachFavorite book as a child:Guess How Much I Love You. Sam McBratney und Anita JeramAspiration as a child:Veterinary surgeon and animal shelter manager
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Rajan SchwagerCareer in 10 words:HR allrounder, Recruiter, HR Project Manager, Coach, L&D Talent Discoverer - Working Mum with super-laughing skills!Weirdest job:Handball shoe tester for a sports brandWhat I do best:Track talents in CVs like an HR detectiveWhat I do worst:Work with a sewing machineGrew up:In Zürich CityFavorite book as a child:Pitschi - Hans FischerAspiration as a child:To be a secret agent solving problems with hula hoops and yogurt lids, HR is close, isn’t it?
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Stefanie O'BrienCareer in 10 words:Singer, Salon Manager, Teacher, Estate Agent, Office manager, Actress/runner, LibrioWeirdest job:Cleaning apartments for a friend of mine who runs a property development companyWhat I do best:Sing and laughWhat I do worst:Maths… DEFINITELY MathsGrew up:London city and Austrian MountainsFavorite book as a child:Jamaica Inn - Daphne du Maurier and various ghost storiesAspiration as a child:To be a performer or a singing chef (like Delia Smith, but singing!)
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Tim HessCareer in 10 words:M.A. HSG & CEMS, Vivi Kola, Google, MoneyPark, Domain Adtech & Online Marketing ConsultantWeirdest job:Ice cream refiller on stand-byWhat I do best:Salmon pastaWhat I do worst:WaitingGrew up:Beautiful ZurichFavorite book as a child:Two Monsters, David McKeeAspiration as a child:Sports journalist
Our origins
It all started when a father wanted to give his daughter an incredible gift for her birthday.
A one-of-a-kind book, written and illustrated just for her.
That night in bed, the father couldn’t stop thinking about the project.
“If I can feel like the Best Dad In The World by creating this book, why not give others the same superpower of creating something so incredibly special for their little loved one?”
That night, the father didn’t sleep much.
After many more sleepless nights, he found the courage to pack in his day job as Ad Tech Entrepreneur and set out to find a team to realise his crazy dream.
A couple of months and several bemused conversations later, the team was set. Ed, Mark, Nick, Oli and Tim were on a mission to create wonderful personalized children's books and try to make the world a better place while they were at it.
We launched Librio in November 2017 and have since created more than 500,000 books for children in over 108 countries, donating the same number of books and planting the same number of trees along the way.
As we bring out more Librio books, our goal is to create a library of children’s books which our little ones will remember for the rest of their lives.
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