Tessa RileyTessa Riley is the talented illustrator behind The Adventures of Scout and Kit children's book series. The whimsical details in her art are one of the many reasons Elise handpicked her to illustrate these magical books. Born in Georgia, Tessa then moed to Missouri, where she spent ten years of her childhood. She now lives in Afton, Virginia, Blacksburg, Virginia, and is a Virginia Tech graduate with a bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design and a minor Art History. Tessa loves the outdoors and hiking with her dog, Roadie. She also enjoys running cross-country and is a former track athlete for Virginia Tech. One of Tessa's passions is traveling and seeking inspiration for her watercolor illustrations while visiting new faraway places. Read More Read Less