Barbara BonginiBarbara Bongini was born in Milan, Italy. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be an artist. She attended an arts high school and later studied illustration at the European Institute of Design. After graduation, she pursued a career in chldren's publishing, illustrating books for U.S. and Italian publishing houses. She also has experience in advertising, animation, interactive book design, and has even created an album on modern art for children. When she isn't busy illustrating, Barbara loves spending time with her two kids, going to bookstores, and building her own illustrated books library. Read More Read Less