Budnick, Stacy Heller: - Stacy Heller Budnick is an illustrator and art teacher based in New York City. She specializes in illustrating for the children's literature market and teaches art at a public high school in Queens. Stacy finds immense joy in both creating and teaching art, often learning as much from her diverse students as they do from her. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to illustrate books, educate, and give back to her vibrant learning community of teenagers and their families.