Erika Lynne Jones is the illustrator of The Loud Librarian published by Simon and Schuster (2023), Black Girls: A Celebration of You published by HarperCollins (2023) and Feelings Deck for Kids: 30 Activities for Handling Big Emotions published by Bala Kids (March 2024). She lives in Dallas, Texas and loves using cut paper collages to tell inclusive stories that affirm children and bring them joy. Her author/illustrator debut, Zara In the Middle, will be published by HarperCollins (July 2025). To learn more about Erika, please visit her at erikalynnejones.com.
