Leanne Hatch is the author and illustrator of many picture books such as The Brand-new, Never-used, Perfect Crayons; Rosie and the Pre-loved Dress;and Unraveled. She also illustrated Maggie Smith's My Thoughts Have Wings. With a background in both fine arts and fashion design, she divides her time between writing and illustrating for children, creating patterns for textiles, and designing accessories. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family.
