Sophie Blackall, award-winning children’s author and illustrator, was born and raised in 1970 in Australia. Sophie’s artistry originated with drawing in the sand on Australian beaches. Her skills and passion grew until she earned a Bachelor of Design with honors in Sydney in 1992. In the following years, she drew robotic figures for amusement parks, lent her hands to a DIY television show, and produced a household hints column. She has illustrated over 30 children’s books and written and illustrated books for grown-ups.