Brendan Wenzel is an illustrator based in upstate New York. His work has appeared internationally in children's books, animations and magazines. An ardent conservationist, he is a proud collaborator with many organizations working to ensure the future of wild places and threatened species, especially within Southeast Asia. Brendan is a graduate of Pratt Institute. You can find more of his work at Brendanwenze.info.

“After spending many years working to protect the wild places that have fascinated and sustained me, I’m now exploring the question of why the natural world has been so essential in developing an understanding of my own place in a larger picture. Picture books are a wonderful way to delve into these ideas and connect with others who are asking the same questions I am"