Our Illustrators Caroline Arnold (represented by Andrea Brown) Caroline Arnold is the award winning author/illustrator of A POLAR BEAR'S WORLD, A BALD EAGLE'S WORLD, and ten other books in her Animals series. Other titles include the board books: WHO HAS MORE? and WHO IS BIGGER? published by Charlesbridge. She is a cut-paper artist. Carol Ashley (represented by Caryn Wiseman) Carol Ashley is a designer and illustrator whose first picture book, SCARUM FAIR, was recently published by Boyds Mills Press. She is also an animator who has worked on such films as OVER THE HEDGE, MADAGASCAR and FLUSHED AWAY, and her own short film, THE TALES OF PERDITA. Jason Bays (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Jason Bays has been a professional graphic designer and illustrator for over 12 years. His work in the advertising world has included collaborations with MacDonald's, Chik-Fil-A, Sonic, Applebee's, Ruby Tuesdays, and Walmart. He is currently working on his first juvenile graphic novel. Cece Bell (represented by Caryn Wiseman) Cece is the writer and illustrator of the SOCK MONKEY series, as well as the board books FOOD FRIENDS and BUSY BUDDIES, all with Candlewick Press. She is also the writer and illustrator of BEE-WIGGED and ITTY BITTY, and the forthcoming early reader RABBIT AND ROBOT (all Candlewick), BUG PATROL by Denise Dowling Mortensen, and CRANKEE DOODLE (both forthcoming from Clarion). Keith Bendis (represented by Caryn Wiseman) Keith's humorous illustrations have appeared in Time, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated and the The New Yorker. He illustrated William Kotzwinkel's classic story, THE FAN MAN, and CASEY AT THE BAT for Workman Publishing. His first children's book, CALVIN CAN'T FLY was recently published by Sterling. Beth Bogert (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Beth Bogert graduated from the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and furthered her education in fine arts at the School of Visual Arts. Her clients include the Children's Television Workshop, McKids, Highlights, and Babybug. Mike Boldt (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Mike Boldt has been illustrating children's products for the last 10 years, including pop-up books, iPhone games, and comics. His first picture book NUMBERS, LETTERS! LETTERS, NUMBERS! will be released by HarperCollins in 2013. Bob Boyle (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Bob is the Emmy Award winning creator of the Nick Jr. pre-school show, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! and Disney's Yin! Yang! Yo! He has also been a Producer and Art Director on two successful Nickelodeon series, The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom, and has created several films for Sesame Street. Bob's first picture book, HUGO AND THE REALLY, REALLY, REALLY LONG STRING was published by Random House in 2010. Calef Brown (represented by Jennifer Laughran) Calef Brown's award winning picture books include POLKABATS AND OCTOPUS SLACKS, DUTCH SNEAKERS AND FLEAKEEPERS, SOUP FOR BREAKFAST, and the #1 New York Times Bestseller FLAMINGOS ON THE ROOF—POEMS AND PAINTINGS. In addition to his own titles, he has illustrated many others, notably GREECE! ROME! MONSTERS! by John Harris, GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE IS GERTRUDE, by Jonah Winter, and THE NEDDIAD, along with other novels by Daniel Pinkwater. His illustrations regularly appear in such magazines as Time, Newsweek, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, to name a few. Wouter Bruneel (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Wouter Bruneel graduated with a Master's in Animation and has since worked as an illustrator, animator, and motion designer. His clients include Osram, Lion Brand and Baileys, and "Diner", his animated short, was featured in festivals worldwide. Wouter draws and hibernates in Portland, Maine. James Burks (represented by Kelly Sonnack) James Burks comes from storyboarding for TV animation and before that, feature animation on movies including The Emperor's New Groove, Space Jam and The Iron Giant. His first graphic novel for kids, GABBY AND GATOR, published by Yen Press, was a Junior Library Guild selection and is a Read Across America book for 2012. James has an upcoming picture book with Lerner/Carolrhoda entitled BEEP AND BAH, the upcoming graphic novel BIRD AND SQUIRREL: ON THE RUN! with Scholastic/Graphix, and he will illustrate the picture book THE MONSTORE for S&S/Aladdin. Patricia Cantor (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) Patricia Cantor is the illustrator of SLEEPING BOOTSIE (Random House) and CHRISTOPHER SAT STRAIGHT UP IN BED (Eerdmans). She has won numerous awards for illustration, including Grand Prize at the 2008 Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrations National Conference Juried Portfolio Show and Judges' Choice Winner at the 2008 Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Day Portfolio Competition. Carolyn Digby Conahan (represented by Laura Rennert) Carolyn Digby Conahan is the staff illustrator for CRICKET magazine. She is the author and illustrator of the forthcoming THE WISH FARM (Chronicle)She is the author and illustrator of THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS DOGS (Dutton) and the illustrator of several books including THE DISCONTENTED GOPHER by L. Frank Baum (South Dakota State Historical Society), and THE PRAIRIE-DOG PRINCE (South Dakota State Historical Society). Nate Evans (represented by Caryn Wiseman) Nate Evans has illustrated over 30 books and is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling picture book series THE JELLYBEANS (Abrams). He is also the co-author and illustrator of the chapter book series HUMPTY DUMPTY JR., HARDBOILED DETECTIVE (Sourcebooks) and the chapter book series BEAST FRIENDS FOREVER (Sourcebooks). J. H. Everett (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) J. H. Everett is co-creator of the fully illustrated middle grade nonfiction series, HAUNTED HISTORIES, forthcoming from Christy Ottaviano Books / Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. He is also the illustrator of THE CANDY PALACE (Janavs Foundation). Matt Faulkner (represented by Jennifer Laughran) A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, Matt Faulkner has written and illustrated a number of titles, including picture books by Judith St. George and Laurie Halse Anderson. His work has won wide praise for its humor, exuberance, and sensitivity. His most recent self-authored book is A TASTE OF COLORED WATER (Simon & Schuster). A graphic novel project set in a Japanese internment camp is forthcoming from Disney-Hyperion. Josh Ferrin (represented by Mary Kole) Josh is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in publications from New York to California. He has received many accolades including the Association of Editorial Cartoonists Cartoonist of the Year award. He has a popular line of children's illustrations and his work has been featured at different times on Slate.com and the world's most pre-eminent editorial cartoon website, Cagle.com. Kenny Harrison (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Kenny is an award-winning author and illustrator. He studied painting and illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has created illustrations for numerous newspapers and magazines including Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe and Psychology Today. Kenny is also the author of HOW I BECAME CHAMPION OF THE UNIVERSE (Tricycle). Jen Hill (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) Jen Hill's illustration and animation work has appeared in a variety of media. She is the author/illustrator of the forthcoming PERCY AND TUMTUM: A TALE OF TWO DOGS (Running Press) and the illustrator of THE BOY WITH PINK HAIR, written by blogger Perez Hilton, published by Penguin. Ward Jenkins (represented by Jennifer Laughran) Ward Jenkins is an illustrator and animator living in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two kids. He illustrated his first children's book, HOW TO TRAIN WITH A T-REX AND WIN 8 GOLD MEDALS (Simon and Schuster). His most recent title is CHICKS RUN WILD (Simon and Schuster). A big fan of mid-century art and design, Ward also loves old school hip-hop and graffiti. Dave Keane (represented by Jennifer Mattson) Dave Keane is the author and illustrator of the Joe Sherlock chapter book series and the Monster School—I Can Read series (both HarperCollins). He has also written several picture books illustrated by others, including SLOPPY JOE (HarperCollins); DADDY ADVENTURE DAY (Philomel); and BOBBY BRAMBLE LOSES HIS BRAIN (Clarion). Heather Mary Knopf (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Heather Mary Knopf is a professional artist and a member of MamaCita, a Mothers' Cooperative in the Arts. She studied painting and illustration at Massachusetts College of Art, the DeCordova Museum, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. John Krause (represented by Mary Kole) John Krause is an artist, designer and animator working in television. He has worked on many projects for Comedy Central, The Discovery Channel, Fox, Sony and Universal. His picture book POCO LOCO will be published by Marshall Cavendish. B.B. Lanka (represented by Kelly Sonnack) B.B. Lanka is a professional illustrator who lives and works in Los Angeles. B.B. Lanka studied with Vernon Wilson, professor of painting and drawing of Art Center School of Design in Pasadena, CA, and was a scholarship student at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Mike Lawrence (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Mike Lawrence is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been published by Dark Horse Comics. Among other things, he is the illustrator for a roller derby team in Portland, has done album cover art for John Craig & the Weekend, published his own comic serial, and was recently selected to paint a 400 square foot mural in Portland. Ken Min (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Ken Min studied illustration at Art Center, College of Design and has worked as a storyboard artist for cartoons and various commercial houses. He has been recognized for his portfolio work at various SCBWI regional events and was runner up in the portfolio display at the 2008 National Conference in Los Angeles. He recently illustrated the title HOT HOT ROTI for Lee & Low Books. Su Moon (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Su Moon is an artist and writer working in children's television animation. Cartoons she has worked on include Power Puff Girls, Invader Zim, and El Tigre. She has also created and developed original properties for Disney Playhouse, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. Bethanie Murguia (represented by Mary Kole) Bethanie Murguia is the author/illustrator of the picture book BUGLETTE THE MESSY SLEEPER (Tricycle Press) and the forthcoming ZOE GETS READY (Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic) and SNIPPET THE EARLY RISER (Knopf/Random House). She earned her MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York and has received numerous accolades from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Alex Nabaum (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Alex Nabaum's illustrations have appeared in Time, ESPN, Rolling Stone, Oprah magazine, Reader's Digest, The New York Times and on the covers of Newsweek and Forbes. He has exhibited his artwork in Los Angeles, New York and Berlin. Alex recently won Gold in the 3x3 ProShow an international illustration contest. Annika Nelson (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Annika Nelson has illustrated a number of books including FOLK WISDOM OF MEXICO (Chronicle Books), CANTO FAMILIAR (Harcourt), PUMPKIN PRIZE (Macmillan) and DANCING WITH DZIADZIU (Harcourt Brace). Her next illustrated project is COLORS OF ME, upcoming with Sleeping Bear Press. Anne Sibley O'Brien (represented by Laura Rennert) Anne Sibley O'Brien is the illustrator of twenty-eight books, twelve of which she also wrote. Anne specializes in multiracial and multicultural subjects. Her recent work includes THE LEGEND OF HONG KIL DONG: THE ROBIN HOOD OF KOREA, (Charlesbridge) winner of multiple awards and named in Booklist's "Top 10 Graphic Novels," AFTER GANDHI: 100 YEARS OF NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE (Charlesbridge), and JAMAICA IS THANKFUL (Houghton Mifflin-Harcourt). Gail Page (represented by Jennifer Mattson) Gail Page is the author and illustrator of the Bobo series of picture books, HOW TO BE A GOOD DOG, BOBO AND THE NEW NEIGHBOR, and the forthcoming HOW TO BE A GOOD CAT, all published by Bloomsbury. She is also an artist whose work is represented in Maine galleries, schools, and the Boston Children's Hospital. She lives and works in the woods of Maine. Mary Peterson (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Mary Peterson is the co-author and illustrator of PIGGIES IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH (Charlesbridge), which was included in the 2010 Society of Illustrators Original Art Show. She is the illustrator of OCEAN SOUP (Charlesbridge); WIGGLE AND WAGGLE (Charlesbridge), a Bank Street College of Education Best Books of the Year and recipient of the Early Childhood News Directors Choice Award; and the forthcoming WOOBY AND PEEP (Sterling). Jill Pinkwater (represented by Jennifer Laughran) Jill Pinkwater has illustrated over 40 children's books, including the unforgettable IRVING & MUKTUK and HOBOKEN CHICKEN EMERGENCY. Her latest, BEAUTIFUL YETTA (THE YIDDISH CHICKEN) will be released by Feiwel & Friends in 2010. Kevin C. Pyle (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) Kevin C. Pyle is the author/illustrator of the graphic novels KATMAN (Henry Holt) and BLINDSPOT (Henry Holt), and two forthcoming graphic novels: TAKE WHAT YOU CAN CARRY (Henry Holt) and BAD FOR YOU, co-written by Scott Cunningham (Henry Holt). His illustrations have appeared in The New York Times Op-Ed page, The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, and numerous other publications. Marilyn Scott-Waters (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) Marilyn Scott-Waters is the creator of a paper toy craft book series that includes THE TOYMAKER: PAPER TOYS YOU CAN MAKE YOURSELF (Sterling) and THE TOYMAKER'S CHRISTMAS: PAPER TOYS YOU CAN MAKE YOURSELF (Sterling). She is also the co-creator of the fully illustrated middle grade nonfiction series, HAUNTED HISTORIES, forthcoming from Christy Ottaviano Books / Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Ms. Scott-Waters illustrated THE SEARCH FOR VILE THINGS (Scholastic), and created paper engineering for POP & SNIFF FRUIT (Piggy Toes Press). John Shelley (represented by Laura Rennert) John Shelley has illustrated over 40 books for Western and Japanese markets, including the forthcoming THE HALLOWEEN FOREST (Holiday House), THE SECRET IN THE MATCHBOX (FSG) which was a runner up for the Mother Goose Award, the book covers for the CHARLIE BONE series (UK), THE BOAT IN THE TREE (Front Street, US), and THE HOUSE OF THE WORLD (Benesse, Japan). Liz Starin (represented by Jennifer Mattson) Liz Starin studied illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology, the Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig, Germany, the Rhode Island School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts. Before turning to the creative side of children's books, Liz was an editor with Junior Library Guild. Ken Stark (represented by Andrea Brown) Ken Stark is a noted realistic, fine artist based in the Midwest. He is the author/illustrator of MARCHING TO APPOMATTOX (Putnam), and the illustrator of several books including SEEING THE ELEPHANT: A STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR (FSG), OH, BROTHER (Putnam), and GROWING SEASONS (Putnam). Weldon Swanson (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Weldon has been designing for the magazine and book publishing industry for over 15 years and has worked with publishers such as Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Hyperion, Candlewick and Little, Brown. He has been widely recognized for his design, art directing and illustration work. Don Tate (represented by Caryn Wiseman) Don is a self-taught illustrator and author. He has illustrated numerous critically acclaimed books for children including DUKE ELLINGTON'S NUTCRACKER SUITE (Charlesbridge), SHE LOVED BASEBALL (HarperCollins), and RON'S BIG MISSION (Penguin). Don's illustrations also appear regularly in newspapers and magazines, and on products for children such as wallpaper, textiles, calendars, apparel, and paper products. Janee Trasler (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) Janee Trasler is the author/illustrator of BENNY'S CHOCOLATE BUNNY (Scholastic); CAVEMAN: A B. C. STORY (Sterling); GHOST GETS DRESSED! (Little Brown); and GHOST EATS IT ALL! (Little Brown). She is the illustrator of several picture books, including LITTLE PUMPKIN'S BIG SURPRISE! (Golden Books). Lesley Vamos (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Lesley is the illustrator of several books, including THE ANYTHING SHOP (Wombat Books) and LUCY'S BREAKFAST ADVENTURE (Kraft)—a book promoting Vegemite. After studying at the College of Fine arts in Sydney, she received a Distinction and an animation honor in their Bachelor of Digital Media. She now works full-time as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, splitting her time between Australia and the U.S. Wendy Wahman (represented by Jennifer Mattson) Wendy Wahman is the author/illustrator of DON'T LICK THE DOG: MAKING FRIENDS WITH DOGS and A CAT LIKE THAT, and the illustrator of the forthcoming SNOWBOY 1, 2, 3 (all with Holt). DON'T LICK THE DOG was selected as a 2010 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, starred for Outstanding Merit. Wendy's editorial illustrations have appeared in major publications that include Harper's and The New York Times. She is a former staff artist for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Lindsay Ward (represented by Mary Kole) Lindsay Ward is the illustrator of WHEN BLUE MET EGG, the forthcoming THE BALLOON THIEVES (Dial/Penguin), and PELLY AND MR. HARRISON GO TO THE MOON (Kane/Miller). She also illustrated the middle grade novel S.T.A.R. ACADEMY by Edward Kay (Doubleday Canada) and picture books THE YELLOW BUTTERFLY by Mehrnaz S. Gill (Bright Sky Press) and A GARDEN FOR PIG by Kathryn Thurman (Kane/Miller). Dave Wasson (represented by Jennifer Mattson) Emmy Award-winner Dave Wasson has designed and created animation for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network, where he created and directed the series Time Squad. He has also worked as a commercial director for clients including Crayola, Nabisco, and Starbucks. Dave has a degree in animation and filmmaking from Cal Arts. Michele Wood (represented by Caryn Wiseman) Michele Wood is an award-winning artist, educator, and visual historian. She is the illustrator of GOING BACK HOME and I SEE THE RHYTHM, winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, as well as I SEE THE RHYTHM OF GOSPEL (Zonderkidz). She is also the illustrator of I LAY MY STITCHES DOWN, forthcoming from Eerdmans. Sam Zuppardi (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Sam Zuppardi is the illustrator of the upcoming middle-grade series THE POE BOYS (Viking/Penguin). He has held a variety of jobs involving children and books, including working in a book warehouse, a nursery, a bookshop and a toyshop. Sam is 26 years old.