Renata Illustrata is an author, illustrator, and curator of whimsy from the sweet tea-soaked hills of Tennessee.

She loves crafting narratives with big heart, big problems, and a witty, whimsical resemblance to real life. Her work has also been featured in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

When permitted to goof off, Renata enjoys drawing cartoons, designing impertinent t-shirts, late-night baking, and overspending wildly on art supplies. Follow her shenanigans on Instagram: @renataillustrata.