Sophie Blackall, born in 1970 in Sydney, Australia, is an award-winning illustrator and author based in Brooklyn, New York. She has illustrated over 50 children's books, including the New York Times best-selling Ivy and Bean series. Did you know? Sophie Blackall grew up drawing on the beach with sticks, which she humorously claims hasn't helped her sense of perspective. She has received multiple awards for her work, including the Caldecott Medal, one of the most prestigious awards for children's book illustrations. The Midlibrary score is 8/9 (Thom, Thom, Thom...)