Leanne Hatch

Leanne Hatch is the author and illustrator of three picture books, The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons, Rosie and the Pre-Loved Dress, and Unraveled, as well as the illustrator of three forthcoming picture books, including My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith (2024). Leanne was commissioned as conference artist for the 2023 SCBWI Winter Conference and was a Grand Prize winner and two time Honoree in their Portfolio Showcase. Leanne is a women’s accessory and textile designer for a trendy teen retailer and has dual bachelor’s degrees in Apparel Design and in Fine Arts. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two children.