Our Illustrators Carol Ashley (represented by Caryn Wiseman) Carol Ashley is a designer and illustrator whose first picture book, SCARUM FAIR, is forthcoming from 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. Cece Bell (represented by Caryn Wiseman) Cece is the writer and illustrator for the books in the Sock Monkey series: SOCK MONKEY GOES TO HOLLYWOOD, SOCK MONKEY BOOGIE WOOGIE and SOCK MONKEY RIDES AGAIN, as well as the board books FOOD FRIENDS and BUSY BUDDIES, all with Candlewick Press. Her most recent book is BEE-WIGGED; and ITTY BITTY will be available in June of 2009. 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, is forthcoming from Sterling. 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. James Burks (represented by Kelly Sonnack) James Burks' first graphic novel for kids, GABBY AND GATOR, is forthcoming from Yen Press in 2010. He works in storyboarding for TV animation, most recently for the hit Nick Jr. show, Wow Wow Wubbzy! He has worked with Disney Feature Animation on The Emperor's New Groove, Atlantis, Treasure Planet, and Home on the Range and with Warner Brothers on Space Jam, Quest for Camelot, and The Iron Giant. Patricia Cantor (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) Patricia Cantor 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. Michelle Chang (represented by Laura Rennert) Michelle Chang received the Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators in 2004, and has been accepted in the Illustration award annuals of American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, and Communication Arts Illustration. She has done illustrations and book covers for Harper and GOLDFISH AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Lee and Low, 2003). 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 2010)She is the author and illustrator of THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS DOGS (Dutton, 2005) and the illustrator of several books including THE DISCONTENTED GOPHER by L. Frank Baum (South Dakota State Historical Society, 2006), and THE PRAIRIE-DOG PRINCE (South Dakota State Historical Society, 2008). 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 THE JELLYBEANS AND THE BIG DANCE (Abrams, 2008). He is also the co-author and illustrator of the chapter book series HUMPTY DUMPTY JR., HARDBOILED DETECTIVE (Sourcebooks). J. H. Everett (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) J. H. Everett is co-creator, with Marilyn Scott-Waters, of the fully illustrated middle grade nonfiction series, HAUNTED HISTORIES, forthcoming from Christy Ottaviano Books / Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Matt Faulkner (represented by Jennifer Laughran) 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, 2008). Alison Julian (represented by Laura Rennert) Alison Julian is an Emmy Award winning painter and color specialist in animation. Her recent titles include BRAVE AS A BUNNY CAN BE (Waldman House Press 2001); NURSERY RHYMES (Nancy Hall, Inc., 2006); NURSERY SONGS (Nancy Hall, Inc., 2006) 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (Hinkler Books); THE NUTCRACKER (Backpack Books). 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. Marc Kompaneyets (represented by Laura Rennert) Marc Kompaneyets is the author/illustrator of THE SQUISHINESS OF THINGS (2005, Knopf) and a fine-artist. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and The University of Pennsylvania. His fine art work is in many private collections, and his most recent show was in April 2008 at The Verve Gallery in Hollywood, CA. He is an associate professor at Santa Monica College and an adjunct lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design. 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. She excels in collaboration with writers and editors, as well as in developing her own unique creations and designs. Mike Lawrence (represented by Kelly Sonnack) Mike Lawrence is an award-winning illustrator whose story, TICKETS, was recently published by Dark Horse Comics. Prior to that, Mike was awarded the grand prize for the Illustrators of the Future contest, a competition judged by artists including Will Eisner. 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. Su Moon (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Su Moon is an artist and writer working in children's television animation. She has worked on numerous productions and developed original cartoon properties for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. Bethanie Murguia (represented by Mary Kole) Bethanie Murguia is the author/illustrator of the forthcoming picture book BUGLETTE THE MESSY SLEEPER. 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. 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, 1997), CHILD OF GOD (Liturgy Publications) and DOMINGA'S WONDERFUL YEAR (Liturgical 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, 2006) winner of multiple awards and named in Booklist's "Top 10 Graphic Novels," AFTER GANDHI: 100 YEARS OF NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE (Charlesbridge, 2009), and JAMAICA IS THANKFUL (Houghton Mifflin-Harcourt 2010). 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 (2006), BOBO AND THE NEW NEIGHBOR (2008), and the forthcoming BOBO GOES TO SCHOOL, 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 illustrator of WIGGLE AND WAGGLE (Charlesbridge), a Bank Street College of Education Best Books of the Year 2007 and recipient of the Earlychildhood News Directors Choice Award 2007. Mary's other illustration credits include NO TIME TO NAP (Heyday Books) and CAT ON WHEELS (Boyds Mills Press). Forthcoming in 2010 are PIGGIES IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH (which she also co-authored) and OCEAN SOUP, both with Charlesbridge. 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 novel BLINDSPOT (Henry Holt 2007) and the forthcoming graphic novel KATMAN (Henry Holt, 2009). 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. Vicky Rubin (represented by Jennifer Rofé) Vicky Rubin is the author/illustrator of RALPHIE AND THE SWAMP BABY (Henry Holt). Her humorous illustrations can be seen in activity books, magazines, and greeting cards. She studied at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, School of Visual Arts, and Cooper Union. Daniel San Souci (represented by Jennifer Laughran) Daniel San Souci specializes in gorgeous animal and whimsical fairy tale picture books. His lush paintings have graced dozens of picture books, including many by his brother Robert San Souci. Their latest collaboration is AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT, a retelling of three lesser-known tales from Grimm. Marilyn Scott-Waters (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) Marilyn Scott-Waters' recent work includes the series THE SEARCH FOR VILE THINGS (Scholastic, 2008), and the paper engineering for POP & SNIFF FRUIT (Piggy Toes Press, 2008). Her paper toy book series THE TOYMAKER is forthcoming from Sterling. Marilyn, together with J. H. Everett, is co-creator of the middle grade nonfiction series HAUNTED HISTORIES, forthcoming from Henry Holt. John Shelley (represented by Laura Rennert) and Children's Illustrators site 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, 1989) 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, 2007 US), and THE HOUSE OF THE WORLD (Benesse, 2008, Japan). 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, 2009), and the illustrator of several books including SEEING THE ELEPHANT: A STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR (FSG, 2007), OH, BROTHER (Putnam, 2003), and GROWING SEASONS (Putnam, 2000). Janee Trasler (represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton) Janee Trasler is the author/illustrator of CAVEMAN: A B. C. STORY (Sterling, 2011); GHOST GETS DRESSED! (Little Brown, 2007); and GHOST EATS IT ALL! (Little Brown, 2006). She is the illustrator of several picture books, including LITTLE PUMPKIN'S BIG SURPRISE! (Golden Books, 2008). Lindsay Ward (represented by Mary Kole) Lindsay Ward is the illustrator of the middle grade novel S.T.A.R. ACADEMY by Edward Kay (Doubleday Canada 2009). She is illustrating the forthcoming picture books THE YELLOW BUTTERFLY by Mehrnaz S. Gill (Bright Sky Press, 2010) and A GARDEN FOR PIG by Kathryn Thurman (Kane/Miller 2010). 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. Her next book, I SEE THE RHYTHM OF GOSPEL, is forthcoming from Zonderkidz.