Nancy Leschnikoff studied Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University and has worked as a children's book designer for 20 years, 15 of which were spent at Usborne. She has also freelanced for Walker Books, Scholastic and Bloomsbury. Nancy recently collaborated with Alice Hemming, author of The Leaf Thief , on The Bison and the Butterfly (Quarto), which is due to publish in July 2024. Nancy lives on the outskirts of London with her family.