Christy Mandin is a New York Times bestselling children's book author and illustrator. She grew up in rural Georgia and credits her country life of solitude as an only child for much of her love of books and nature. You'll find this love of nature along with nostalgia, magic, and whimsy woven into the fabric of her art. When she isn't drawing she can be found gardening, beekeeping, or cozied up with a cup of coffee and the latest period drama on BBC or PBS. Christy currently lives in Georgia with her husband, 4 children, and a menagerie of animals and insects.

Order her incredible books here:

• Bittersweet: Based on the True Tale of the Berlin Candy Bombers
• Millie Fleur's Poison Garden
• Millie Fleur Saves the Night
• Millie Fleur's Pumpkin Problem