Anna Dewdney

Anna Dewdney
Dewdney at a book signing in 2014
Dewdney at a book signing in 2014
BornAnna Elizabeth Luhrmann
(1965-12-25)December 25, 1965
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died September 3, 2016(2016-09-03) (aged 50)
Chester, Vermont, U.S.
OccupationAuthor, illustrator
Alma materWesleyan University (BA)
GenreJuvenile fiction
Years active2005–2016
Notable worksLlama Llama series
Website
llamallamabook.com

Anna Elizabeth Dewdney (née Luhrmann; December 25, 1965 – September 3, 2016) was an American author and illustrator of children's books. The first book she wrote and illustrated, Llama Llama Red Pajama, received critical acclaim in 2005. She wrote numerous other books in the Llama Llama series, which have all been New York Times bestsellers. Her work has been adapted into stage plays, dance performances, musicals, and an animated television series for Netflix. Many states and non-profits use her books for literacy campaigns and programs, including the Library of Congress.