Lauren Castillo has illustrated many picture books and has also written and illustrated several, including the Caldecott Honor Book Nana in the City. She lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and you can also find her at laurencastillo.com and follow her on Twitter @studiocastillo.Lauren Castillo has illustrated many picture books and has also written and illustrated several, including the Caldecott Honor Book Nana in the City. She lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and you can also find her at laurencastillo.com and follow her on Twitter @studiocastillo.

"[Nana in the City] deserves a place on the shelf of classic New York City picture books."  — Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Castillo's soft, warmly colored art expresses the child's changing feelings about the city while also depicting the characters' close bond."  — Kirkus Reviews"A fine example of how firsthand experience can overcome initial fear."  — School Library Journal"A rewarding picture book with a vibrant setting."  — Booklist"The accessible story arc outlines worthwhile messages about openness to new experiences and changing one's persepctive, all couched in the security of spending time with a loved one."  — Horn Book Magazine