Matt Myers’s career as a children’s book illustrator began in 2011 with two starred reviews: Publisher’s Weekly, which named him a Flying Start, and Kirkus, which said: “Myers’ oil paintings truly amaze.” Since then he has illustrated over twenty books, including the New York Times bestseller Battle Bunny, and The Infamous Ratsos, a Theodor Seuss Geisel honor book.
read moreRather than adapting each book to his own style, Myers prefers to adapt his art to best fit each story he illustrates.
His debut as a writer, Hum and Swish, earned starred reviews from BookPage, and Publishers Weekly, which said: “The rush of water, and the smell of sea salt mingled with sunscreen, seems to emanate from every page.”
Myers lives and works in Charlotte, North Carolina.
You can see his illustrations and fine art at myerspaints.com.
Links to videos about the making of Battle Bunny and Hum and Swish:
