Author: Erin E. Stead
Alternate names: Erin Stead
Born: 27 December 1982
Bio: Erin E. Stead (born December 27, 1982) is an American illustrator of children's books. She won the 2011 Caldecott Medal for the year's best-illustrated U.S. picture book, recognizing her first publication, A Sick Day for Amos McGee.