Description: (Author, illustrator)
Anna Dewdney was a celebrated American author and illustrator famous for her beloved children's book series, Llama Llama. Her first book, Llama Llama Red Pajama, received critical acclaim in 2005, propelling her into a successful career in writing and illustrating. The Llama Llama series achieved bestseller status on the New York Times list, inspiring adaptations into various entertainment formats including stage plays, dance performances, musicals, and a Netflix animated TV series. Her works were widely utilized in literacy initiatives by states, non-profits, and esteemed institutions like the Library of Congress.