Natalie Nelson is an illustrator, picture-book maker, and collage artist. Trained in graphic design and illustration, she works in a mixed media hybrid of cut paper, collage, and digital art, with an emphasis on intriguing shapes, textures, and layers. Her previous titles include Dog’s First Baby, Catʼs First Baby, and Holiday!. Her art is in demand from national clients including the New York Times, the Washington Post, TIME Magazine, Curbed, Eater, and more. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.