Brooke O’Neill was born and raised in the city and suburbs of Chicago. After watching The Little Mermaid on the big screen at age five, she developed a passion for drawing (and becoming a mermaid). She’s the illustrator of a number of children’s books including Thirteen Days of Swiftmas: A Christmas Celebration for Fans. When she’s not drawing, she loves spending time with her family and their dog, Donut—and listening to Taylor Swift, of course! Other interests include playing the ukulele, reading, taking care of her plants, and watching scary movies.