Marty Kelley

Writer and illustrator Marty Kelley lives in NH. His picture book, Twelve Terrible Things(Tricycle Press), received a starred review in School Library Journal and a glowing write-up in The New York Times by none other than Lemony Snickett. Author Christopher Moore (Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff) called it, “An inspired work of dark humor.” Marty is a popular speaker who visits more than 150 schools a year throughout New England and beyond. Marty has been a second-grade teacher, a drummer, and a baker, but by far his favorite job has been writing and illustrating children’s books. To learn more about Marty, visit martykelley.com.