Our authors & illustrators

Suzi Linden is a lifelong artist who translates her joy of nature into her work. She is the author-illustrator of three Princess Bigfoot books—Princess Bigfoot in Alaska, Princess Bigfoot Gives Thanks, and Princess Bigfoot in Maine. She lives in western Maine, where she works and wanders her trails for daily inspiration. Find Suzi at: www.suzilinden.com.

Mariella is a self-taught artist, designer, and author. Embarking on the road less traveled, she acquired her skills through hands-on experience, working in various roles within the publishing, film, and music industries. Outside of her creative work, you can find her playing the piano, catching sunrises, and enjoying this beautiful planet we inhabit.

Angelique Smelt is an Australian visual artist and illustrator who draws on the beauty and magic of animals and nature to create her artwork, which she expresses in pen, watercolor, and acrylic. In her home state of Adelaide, southern Australia, she is well known for her colorful, often whimsical representations of the natural world. In her first collaboration as an illustrator for a young adult’s book, Angelique has used her unique talents to explore the fantastical world of children’s fiction visually and, in the process, has discovered a new passion and dimension within her art.

Christopher Packard is a storyteller, high school science teacher, and outdoor adventurer. He and his family live on a tiny farm near Bangor, Maine, where he gardens, makes stuff, raises chickens, and gets into trouble. He is also the author of Mythical Creatures of Maine: Fantastic Beasts from Legend and Folklore.

Molly Leach is an artist from somewhere along the road. Whether doing trail work far in the forest or writing songs up in a tree , hopping the train to see an old friend or playing music at a bar in the city, adventure is never far away. Hands rarely clean of dirt, usually barefoot, and often dancing, you will find Molly singing in the wild.

Melody Horrill, an award-winning Australian journalist, author, and documentary producer, specializes in environmental issues. She co-chairs the Jane Goodall Institute’s global Cetacean Committee and is an ambassador for Kangaroo Island’s Dolphin Watch. Her memoir, A Dolphin Called Jock, explores her healing connection with a wild dolphin, while her book, Sheltered, shares stories of rescue animals and their human saviors.

Ellen Dee Davidson is an author of children’s books, including Princess Justina Albertina and Zoe, the Misfit, which has been used in bullying prevention programs. Her book Stolen Voices was translated into multiple languages and honored by the American Library Association. Ellen is inspired by nature, especially the redwood forests near her home in northern California. She also teaches and guides forest bathing experiences. Her upcoming adult book, Forest Bathing in Ancient Redwoods, is scheduled for 2025. She holds a degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.