Brianna Caplan Sayres
Best-selling author BRIANNA CAPLAN SAYRES used to tell her second graders, “When I grow up, I’m going to be a writer.” “But you are grown up, Mrs. Sayres,” her students […]
Stephen Shaskan
STEPHEN SHASKAN graduated from Rhode island School of Design. Since then, he has worked as an early childhood educator and played in four rock bands. Steve received a Minnesota State Artist’s Initiative […]
Trisha Speed Shaskan
As a child, TRISHA SPEED SHASKAN explored her imagination by writing songs, stories, poems, and creating a neighborhood newspaper that she Xeroxed at the grocery store. Today, Trisha continues to […]
Benson Shum
Author-illustrator BENSON SHUM uses watercolor, ink and digital tools to create his illustrations. Trained in animation, his stories and paintings are expressive and full of movement. Benson is also an […]
Stephanie Six
Originally from Chicago, STEPHANIE SIX came to Brooklyn to attend Pratt Institute and try New York-style pizza. She liked it so much, she stayed. Now Stephanie creates art for children’s books and television. She […]
Brooke Smart
BROOKE SMART’s illustrations focus on brave women in history and those making an impact today. Her art also celebrates motherhood, family relationships, and the bonds we make as friends. Brooke loves […]
Ellen Stubbings
ELLEN STUBBINGS studied illustration at the University of Lincoln in England. Often fueled by cake and iced tea, she creates whimsical illustrations with lots of personality and vibrant color. Ellen […]
Kristin Varner
KRISTIN VARNER grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Utah, doodling and riding her big wheel. She eventually traded in her big wheel, but her doodles landed her a BFA […]
Vin Vogel
Award-winning author and illustrator VIN VOGEL started his career scribbling on the walls and books inside his parents’ apartment. Although he mainly works digitally, Vin always carries a mini notebook in his pocket to capture his […]
Joyce Wan
Award-winning author-illustrator JOYCE WAN designed her first greeting card when she was in first grade for a city-wide greeting card design contest. The design won first place and was subsequently […]
Daniel Wiseman
DANIEL WISEMAN, a New York Times bestselling illustrator, likes to draw . . . a lot. He likes it so much, he’s made a career out of it. Usually he […]
Nicole Wong
NICOLE WONG liked to draw everywhere as a little girl –especially on the walls behind the furniture, where her mom would find the drawings years later. She graduated from RISD […]
Elisabeth Zuniga
ELISABETH ZUNIGA was raised in a magical world of tea parties and fairies. Sketchbooks and stubby pencils were her diet for years, as well as daily sketching trips with […]
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