Joy AllenJoy Allen feels that illustrating children's books is very much a passion as is Mud Pie Annie's mud! Ms. Allen began illustrating children's books in 1997 after a long career in graphic design. She has been profiled in Children's Writers & Illustraor's Market, and was featured as editor's choice in Art Gallery Magazine. Her most recent picture books include Hold the Boat and My Best Friend Bear. Read More Read Less