Sue Ganz-Schmitt
Award-Winning Children's Book Author, MFA
The Amazing Illustrators
Luke Flowers
Illustrator: That Monster on the Block (Coming: August 2020)
Luke is the illustrator of more than fifty children’s books, including the New York Times bestseller A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood with poems by Fred Rogers and Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol storybook. Growing up, Mister Rogers and Kermit the Frog were two characters that inspired his dream to become an artist, so these were milestone books to bring to life. He is also both the author and illustrator of the Moby Shinobi series. Luke grew up with a love for all things Halloween and classic monster movies. Learn more about his story, books, and art: Click here.
Shane Prigmore
Illustrator: Planet Kindergarten and Planet Kindergarten: 100 Days in Orbit
Shane is an accomplished professional in the animation and film, and children’s book industries. He is a two time Annie Award–winner for his work on Coraline and The Croods, and has contributed his talents to other projects such as How to Train Your Dragon, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends, and the Spaceheadz book series. Shane is the Co-Executive Producer and Creative Director on TANGLED the Animated Series and is the Vice President of Creative Affairs at Walt Disney Television. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts. Follow Shane's blog: Click here.
Micah Chambers-Goldberg
Illustrator: The Princess and the Peanut: A Royally Allergic Fairytale and Even Superheroes Get Diabetes
Micah Chambers-Goldberg is an Animator, Illustrator, and Creative Director. Over the past 20 years, he’s developed music videos, children’s books, educational video games or branded content. Micah has directed and animated music videos and award-winning short films, animated advertisements, designed toys and story-based educational programs, and led creative teams to energize corporate branding. Check out Micah's website: Click here.