Alison Hawkins is a children's book creator who began her career as a graphic and product designer, illustrating for apparel, toys, and greeting cards. She is the illustrator of Angela Shanté's The Noisy Classroom , Little People, Big Dreams's Nelson Mandela , and the Super Gross early reader series. The first book she wrote and illustrated for kids is titled Time to Go, Larry . When she is not sketching, you can find Alison cooking at home, hitting up a favorite coffee shop, or exploring local hiking trails with her husband and dog in North Carolina. You can visit Alison at alisonhawkinsportfolio.com.