Lynsey Hagen is an emerging illustrator and author based in Melbourne, Australia. In addition to coffee and cats, she is passionate about bringing stories to life through children's book illustrations. When she is not in front of her easel, you can find her working as a Visual Arts teacher in Special Education. Lynsey is driven to create opportunities for all her students to fully realize their true potential. Lynsey lives in west Melbourne with her partner and their beloved tortoise-shell cat. She is inspired by animals and people and how they behave and interact with each other. She enjoys creating characters and tales that are joyful and thoughtful that illustrate the positive impact of embracing diversity.