Jim LaMarche

Jim LaMarche is one of the most talented artists working in children’s books today. His many successful books include The Rainbabies by Laura Kraus Melmed; Albert by Donna Jo Napoli, which was selected as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and Up and The Raft, which he also wrote. Most recently he illustrated The Carpenter’s Gift by David Rubel and Puma Dreams by Tony Johnston. Jim lives in Santa Cruz, California.