Eija Sumner
Eija Sumner is a children's author and illustrator known for her quirky and humorous picture books. She has written "Crocodile Hungry" and "The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime," both published by Tundra Books. Sumner holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University. She is also an advocate for libraries and freedom to read, actively participating in organizations like Authors Against Book Bans and the Idaho Freedom to Read Alliance. Sumner lives in Idaho with her family and pets.
Awards
['T.A. Barron Fellowship for Excellence in Fantasy Writing', 'Anne Tews Schwab Award for Excellence in Critical Writing', 'Frances and Kermit Rudolf Scholarship Award']
Notable Works
['Crocodile Hungry', "The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime"]
