Michael Hall

Michael Hall is a New York Times bestselling children's book author and illustrator known for works like My Heart Is Like a Zoo, Red: A Crayon’s Story, Perfect Square, and Frankencrayon. Overcoming dyslexia, he initially pursued careers in biomedical fields and graphic design, co-owning Hall Kelley Inc., before transitioning to children's literature with his distinctive bright, graphic imagery and clever wordplay. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1][2][3]

Children's Literature Picture Books