OKSANNA CRAWLEY writes in several genres for kids with humour and heart. Her debut middle grade book is Katie Crumble and the Case of the Missing Underwear published by Plumleaf Press. Coming soon from Fitzhenry and Whiteside is Tom Thomson’s Paintbrush, an informational text about one of Canada’s greatest painters. She co-wrote and illustrated the picture book, Pirate Glitterbeard, with her daughter, Larissa. Oksanna has also written and illustrated over 30 early readers—the Super Hammy series—from Blueberry Hill Books of Manitoba. She is a retired teacher, early literacy specialist, and former radio journalist working in Saskatchewan and Toronto. Born in Val d’Or, Québec, Oksanna now lives in Kincardine, Ontario with her wonderful family.