Ana Latese (she/her) is an African American illustrator who happily lives between North Carolina and Florida. Her work is inspired by vibrant colors, magical elements, and nature. She graduated from Jacksonville University with a BFA in Illustration. Her selected clients include The Washington Post, Hulu, Scholastic, and Penguin Random House. When she’s not illustrating, Ana enjoys playing video games, drinking a nice cup of tea at a cafe, or watching Criminal Minds.