Originally from New York City, Laura Freeman now lives in Atlanta with her husband and two children. She received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has illustrated over thirty children's books, including Hidden Figures, Fancy Party Gowns, and the Nikki & Deja series.

Laura is a Coretta Scott King Book Awards Illustrator Honoree. Her work has been recognized with a 2019 NAACP Image Award, reached the New York Times bestseller list, and been honored by the Society of Illustrators, Georgia Center for the Book, and in the annuals for Communication Arts and American Illustration.

In addition to illustrating books, Laura's art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes and textiles to greeting cards, and her editorial images are frequently seen in the New York Times and other periodicals. Discover more about her at www.LFreemanArt.com and on Instagram at @laurafreemanart.