Kerrian Neu is a teacher and an award-winning graphic designer and author. She was raised by an award-winning, professional fine artist mother and an award-winning, professional technical illustrator and sculpture father, both of whom were also teachers. Kerrian has authored and illustrated two children's books based on "Ben the Bee" a 12 year old bee who likes to solve mysteries in his town of Beely. She also has published "Visual Art for the Elementary Classroom", Class Town - Creative Journal Prompts" and "Picture Book Writing and Creation". Kerrian recently completed her masters of art in teaching and is working to pass on her love of the visual arts and creativity. She lives in the North Lake Tahoe area and spends her free time in her garden and enjoying the outdoor activities of the region.