Anthony Richichi is an award-winning illustrator and painter from Upstate New York who has showcased his artwork in museums and national art publications throughout the world. Nugget & Bandit's First Winter is one of over a dozen children's books Anthony has illustrated with Saratoga Springs Publishing since he joined as lead illustrator in 2020. Some of his other books include Colorworld, which he also wrote, and the 6x award-winning Witches, Bats, and Mystical Cats. Currently residing in his Adirondack art studio, he is lovingly surrounded by books, musical instruments, and lots and lots of paintings.