About the Author

Children's book author and illustrator Kelly Murphy grew up in the swamps of southern New England, so it's no mystery why mystical and dark things still have a strong hold on her. In 2009 Kelly Murphy earned an E.B. White Read Aloud Award for illustrating the New York Times Best Seller Masterpiece, and has enjoyed with working with stellar authors such as Richard Peck, Dave Eggers, Jane Yolen, J. Patrick Lewis, Robert San Souci, and R.L. LaFevers. On the side of these numerous and versatile creative achievements, Kelly has engaged in a lasting involvement with art education and is currently a member of the illustration faculty at her alma mater, the Rhode Island School of Design. Although she is a night owl, you can occasionally find Kelly exploring local flora and fauna with her husband and fellow author/illustrator Antoine Revoy and her four legged companions, Lily, Mama, and Matryoshka. Please visit www.kelmurphy.com to see more of her books and projects.