Laura Ljungkvist was born, raised, educated & started her career in Sweden. As a freelance illustrator she worked with a variety of clients in Stockholm. In 1993 Laura moved to NYC where she quickly established herself creating illustrations for high-end department stores, magazines and newspapers. Laura’s first children’s book was published in 2001. She still loves New York & now lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter, & her two beloved dogs. Laura now has four picture books with POW! Kids Books, Tuba & Tuba (2024), I Love Vincent (2020), Follow This Line(2020) and A Line Can Be(2015)