Marissa ValdezMarissa Valdez is the #1 New York Times-bestselling children's book illustrator of the Ambitious Girl series by Meena Harris and the Hattie Harmony books by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett. A former pre-school teacher and an avid gnome colletor, Marissa adores all things silly and funny. She spends her spare time looking out for real-life hedgehogs with her two cats (who do not wear underwear) and husband (who does) in Birmingham, England. A lifelong fan of London, France, and underpants, Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear is her first picture book as an author-illustrator. Read More Read Less