Kathleen Kemly has wanted to illustrate children's books since she was in third grade. She grew up in Michigan and studied illustration at Parsons School of Design in New York.

Illustrator of many award winning books, Kathleen works in pastels, oils and pencil. She has exhibited her pastel paintings in Seattle.

Kathleen has worked with children as an artist in residence for middle school students. She enjoys visiting schools and talking to children about illustration and creating characters.

Ms. Kemly is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and a recipient of the Seattle Arts Council Arts in Education Grant.

Kathleen, her husband and two grown sons live in Seattle and like to ski, hike in the mountains and be outside as much as possible.

Her beloved menagerie of pets includes a sweet dog, a fat tabby cat and a lovely flock of chickens.