Claim: Born Elizabeth Balliett, Blue Balliett wrote Hiding Vermeer, an award-winning novel which was illustrated by Brett Helquist.
Evidence: Chasing Vermeer is a 2004 children's art mystery novel written by Blue Balliett and illustrated by Brett Helquist. 
Blue Balliett (born 1955 in New York) is an American author, best known for her award-winning novel for children, Chasing Vermeer.