Makenzie McCarthy is an illustrator and author originally from California who now lives in Portland, Oregon.

She graduated from The University of Hawaii at Manoa with a major in English, Creative Writing and through that journey, she found a passion for illustration and elementary education. She hopes that her books and illustrations can help educate children on different social issues while also creating a welcoming environment for children from diverse backgrounds.

When she is not writing or drawing she is playing with her cat Sirius, spending time in nature and pursuing a master’s degree in elementary education.