Russo, Blythe: - Blythe Russo is an illustrator and puppet builder living in Ohio. She earned a master's in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design and is an active member and supporter of the Kidlit community. Blythe made her debut as a children's book illustrator with the counting book, One More Wheel (Macmillan/August 2019). Her favorite stories to tell are those of friendship--that give the reader both the giggles and the warm fuzzies. As a self-taught puppet-builder, she has worked as the lead puppet builder for Madcap Puppets. She has designed and fabricated pieces for a variety of their shows, including The Case of the Kidnapped Backpack, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Pinocchio. She's also been known to teach a puppet-building class every so often.