Emily Erickson HagenBorn in Medelia, Minn., Emily grew up in Fargo, N. Dak., where she began painting as a teen. She paints on a variety of surfaces using a wide array of mediums, but especially enjoys illustrating children's books. As a busy wife, mother and grandmothe, Emily knows the joy that picture books bring to children. A passionate lake lover, Emily enjoys time with family and friends at their Minnesota summer cabin. Her West Fargo home is a testament to her passion for painting and art; she has also adorned her backyard chicken coop with vibrant designs for the flock of chickens she fondly calls "her girls." Read More Read Less