Corinna Luyken is an accomplished American author and illustrator, who has always had a passion for drawing. She is well-known for her work as the author-illustrator of several books, including "ABC AND YOU AND ME," "THE TREE IN ME," "MY HEART," and "THE BOOK OF MISTAKES," which received critical acclaim from The Wall Street Journal.
In addition to her work as an author-illustrator, Luyken has also illustrated books written by other authors, such as "IN THE DARK" and "NOTHING IN COMMON," both written by Kate Hoefler, "PATCHWORK" by Matt de la Peña, "SOMETHING GOOD" and "ADRIAN SIMCOX DOES NOT HAVE A HORSE," both written by Marcy Campbell, and "WEIRD LITTLE ROBOTS" by Carolyn Crimi. Luyken's work is deeply rooted in improvisation and explores themes of connection, perception, and misperception. She is particularly interested in stories that challenge and question our assumptions, and the role of art and books in changing how we see and understand the world around us.
Luyken was raised in Oregon, California, and Hawaii, and studied dance improvisation, poetry, and printmaking at Middlebury College in Vermont. She now resides in Western Washington, near the Salish Sea, where she enjoys spending her time digging in the dirt, surfing, and reading with her cats by her side. Her website, www.corinnaluyken.com, features more of her work and provides information about her books and upcoming projects.