Barney Saltzberg (Author, Illustrator)

Barney Saltzberg is an award-winning author, illustrator, and singer-songwriter known for over 50 children's books including Beautiful Oops!, Crazy Hair Day, and the Touch and Feel Kisses series. He began writing songs at age 8, fell in love with picture books after art school, and has recorded four children's albums while contributing music to PBS's Arthur. Residing in Los Angeles, he lectures on creativity worldwide, including cultural exchanges in Russia and China.