​Tammie Lyon

Tammie Lyon is the illustrator of our Jewish holiday picture book for Sukkot called Sukkah-Doodle-Doo! A Holiday to Crow About.

"I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, with my husband Lee and my dogs Amos and Artie, who love spending the day with me in my studio.

"My love of illustrating began at a very young age while drawing at the kitchen table with my dad. Since I was an only child, drawing became a favorite form of self-entertainment. I remember sitting for hours drawing things around the house and later presenting them as gifts to my mother. After first pursuing a career as a professional ballet dancer, I decided to switch gears and become an Illustrator, graduating with a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree rom Columbus College of Art and Design. While working as a staff illustrator for a major greeting card company, I eventually became a director of the juvenile product line. That is where I discovered that illustration was my true passion and left to begin a freelance career in the children’s market.

"Today I have illustrated numerous books, posters, magazines, cds, games, clothing, and just about anything else you can think of. I have even become an author with my first children’s book, Olive and Snowflake (Marshall Cavendish). Some of my more recent books include four new titles in a brand-new series for emergent readers, Pedro (Capstone), as well as two new additions to the popular, award-winning Katie Woo series (Capstone).

"When I am not drawing in my studio you can find me at the gym (I have been known as a “gym junkie”), attending Cincinnati Bengal Football games, or traveling the world."