Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books. He has also illustrated and written numerous books himself including "Evergreen," the Cornbread and Poppy series and "Wolf in the Snow," which was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 2018. Cordell lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.
Awards: Caldecott Medal, Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor