Lizzy Rockwell is an author, illustrator, muralist and quilter. She illustrated her first book, Apples and Pumpkins, written by her mother, Anne Rockwell in 1989. Since then she has created 40 books as illustrator or author/illustrator. Lizzy was born in New York City and has spent most of her life in Connecticut. The ponds, coastline, forests and her own garden habitats of New England have inspired much of her work. Lizzy has written and illustrated popular books about personal wellness, including her most recent, Taking Care of You.  www.lizzyrockwell.com

Awards

The All-Together Quilt, Connecticut Book Award Winner, Plants Feed Me, Booklist top 10 Craft and Garden Books for Youth, The Busy Body Book, ALA Best Science Books for Kids.

3 Fun Facts

1. I love to paddle my wood and canvas canoe named LOON on quiet ponds.
2. My favorite insect is the praying mantis.
3. I have two grown sons and one four year old grandson who all live in New York City.