Anna is represented by Rebecca Sherman at Writers House Literary Agency.

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Anna grew up with a love for art that tells stories and brings people together, spending many hours drawing, painting, and daydreaming. She brought her passion for narrative art to the Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied illustration, and began publishing for children in 2001.

In addition to making books, Anna has a passion for the handmade. She designs letterpress cards, giclée prints, and creates ceramics, hand painted with lush floral designs and characters from her stories. Her illustrated goods can be found in her online shop, at retail stores, as well as fairs and markets throughout New England.

Anna's published books have been a CCBC Choice best book of the year, Bank Street College best book of the year, Junior Library Guild selections, Texas 2x2 Recommended Reading, and twice been included in the Society of Illustrator's Original Art Show. 

She has taught art and book making to audiences of all ages, from preschool to college, and loves to visit schools to speak about her work.

Anna lives in Western Massachusetts with her daughter Tilly, son Hugo, and two cats, George and Silver.