Before becoming an author, Tori worked in the textile industry creating fabrics and home furnishings products. In addition to writing and illustrating picture books, she currently creates seamless surface pattern designs for digital printing on textiles.

 

Tori's love affair with children's literature began when she became a mom. The enthusiasm she felt for funny, heartfelt picture books rivaled her passion for textiles and inspired her to become an author-illustrator. Her stories are filled with heart, humor and quirky characters.

 

Tori lives in New York City with her family, including Milo, a handsome Standard Poodle and Yoko, an adorable, adopted Silky Terrier. (Milo is adorable too!) She is an active member of SCBWI and Inked Voices. Tori has a BFA from Syracuse University. She studied picture book illustration at School of Visual Arts.

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