Joan Sandin

Joan Sandin (born April 30, 1942, in Watertown, Wisconsin) is an American illustrator, author, and translator of children's books, known for works like *Celebrate Arizona!* and *Coyote School News* as well as books about Scandinavian immigrant experiences in the U.S. She earned a B.F.A. from the University of Arizona in 1964 and also translates literature from Swedish to English.