Amy Jindra Hodgson is an illustrator who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child her parents read to her every night and she fell in love with the art of storytelling. She studied art and design and is the illustrator of the Very Worst Ever series and the picture book How to Train Your Pet Brain. She now resides in Toledo, Ohio, with her husband, stand-up comedian Robert Adam, and their giant Bernedoodle, Marley. Amy's creative inspiration is driven by her wonderful family, friends, and good sushi.