Anne Appert is a queer, nonbinary storyteller who uses whimsy and humor to inspire and connect with readers on their own journeys towards becoming their most authentic selves. They are the author/illustrator of the picture books BLOB and WHAT IF YOU WISH? and the forthcoming graphic novel BRIGHT BIRDS ACCORDING TO L. NESS MONSTER. Anne also illustrated the forthcoming chapter book series ZOOMI AND ZOE written by Corey Ann Haydu. When not teaching at Montclair State University or creating books for children, Anne enjoys dying their hair every color of the rainbow, making stickers, and teaching themself how to roller-skate.
