Denise Holmes is a champion hula-hooper and an award-winning freelance illustrator. She has worked on over 20 children’s picture books for clients such as Odd Dot, Priddy Books, and Little Simon. Denise loves creating playful and colorful illustrations, especially for baby board books, bringing joy and wonder to little readers.

In addition to drawing, Denise enjoys crafting, taking walks, reading, making pancakes, and writing in her diary. She lives in the heart of Chicago, IL, with her family.