Jim Di Bartolo is a mixed media illustrator, painter, and visual storyteller. In his freelance career he has illustrated novels, comic books, role-playing games and done paintings for private commissions. His collaborative novel with New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White entitled IN THE SHADOWS is available from Scholastic Press.
He and his wife, (also a New York Times bestselling author) Laini Taylor, have also collaborated on several books, and their most recent joint effort, LIPS TOUCH, was a National Book Award finalist. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and their daughter.
Chances are, he probably could use more sleep.