Bio
Even at a young age, New York Times best-selling artist, Tim Bowers was creating art featuring animal characters and a strong sense of humor. Prior to illustrating children's books, Tim worked as an artist for Hallmark Cards, where he helped launch the popular Shoebox Greetings card line. Bowers has illustrated more than 50 children's books including the NYT bestsellers: DINOSAUR PET by Neil Sedaka and Marc Sedaka (Imagine/Charlesbridge), Kristi Yamaguchi's DREAM BIG, LITTLE PIG! (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) and SORRY GROWNUPS, YOU CAN’T GO TO SCHOOL! by Christina Geist (Random House Books for Young Readers). Tim worked with Kenny Loggins on FOOTLOOSE, a children’s book based on Loggins’ iconic song that will have a new generation putting on their dancing shoes. Bowers was recently selected to illustrate new stories featuring the popular character, P.J. FUNNYBUNNY, written by Marilyn Sadler. Tim Bowers has garnered various awards including the Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" list and several Junior Library Guild selections. His artwork has been included in the Society of Illustrators Annual Art Exhibition as well as featured in children's magazines and his whimsical characters have been licensed for a wide variety of products, including hundreds of greeting cards. Bowers is the creator of Uke-n-Draw, a program that introduces storytelling to children through music and art. When Tim isn’t working on a children’s book, he’s usually strumming on a ukulele or guitar. Tim and his wife live in central Ohio. They have four grown children and three grandchildren.