Bethanie Murguia

Bethanie Deeney Murguia is an author and illustrator of children's books, including picture books like Cockatoo, Too and Zoe Gets Ready, as well as graphic novels for publishers such as Macmillan and Candlewick Press. She holds an MFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and previously worked as an art director for publishers, design firms, and marketing agencies. Her books have earned numerous accolades, including starred reviews from Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly, and she lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her family and dog.