About

Photo Credit Alex Tourigny

Alexandra Bye is a New York Times and Amazon Bestselling Children’s Illustrator specializing in fun, colorful illustrations for a variety of media such as advertising, animation, licensing, editorial and children's publications. Her energetic work is inspired by outdoor adventures, friends, family, and flourishing, New England community. She spent her first two years of undergrad at Massachusetts College of Art and Design studying animation and then transferred to New Hampshire Institute of Art to finish her BFA studies in illustration.

Her work has been featured at the Society of Illustrators and her clients include Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Candlewick Press, Cartoon Network, PBS, Cloudkid LLC, Dorling Kindersley as well as local companies like GYK Antler, Orbit Group, Bookery Manchester, New Hampshire Magazine and Oracle.

When she’s not making art she enjoys mountain biking, hiking and paddle boarding with her family.

The Only Woman in the Photo

Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Starred Intermediate Title

Children's Sequoyah Book Award Master List (OK)

Bluestem Book Award Master List (IL)

Eureka! Excellence in Nonfiction Award Honor Title (CA)

Washington State Towner Award Nominee

Topaz Nonfiction Reading List (TX)

Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist

NCSS Septima Clark Book Award

“Brimming with realistic detail about the difficulties of pursuing one’s goals and making a difference while functioning as a woman in the first half of the 20th century...Krull smoothly describes Perkins’ influences and motivations, her sensitivity to and awareness of injustice, how she overcame some of the fears and constraints she faced, her development as an advocate, and her many accomplishments...in a kid-friendly and accessible manner...an appealing, informative picture-book biography that showcases the accomplishments of a great American heroine.”

— Kirkus Reviews, November 1, 2019

“This inspiring biography of a woman who paved the way for so many future leaders...is long overdue. Krull’s straightforward yet passionate narrative is packed with information, succinctly pinpointing key biographical moments and explaining complex history. Direct quotes from Perkins in stylized hand-lettered script accompany Bye’s child-friendly digital illustrations, which are as dynamic and colorful as their remarkable subject.”

— Horn Book, March/April 2020

Fauci

Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle

CBC/NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book

Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection Title

Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award Reading List (PA)

Picture This Recommendation List

Weenie: Mad About Meatloaf

Junior Library Guild gold stamp of approval 2021

Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award 2022

Joan Betty Stuchner “Oy Vey” Award for funniest chapter book 2023

Weenie: The Pancake Problem

A 2023 Kids’ Indie Next Pick

“Ideal for budding readers, this quick-moving, action-packed graphic novel . . . will keep new readers giggling and turning pages.”

— Kirkus Reviews

Weenie: Not So Sweetie Pie

School Library Journal‘s “Dazzling and Adventure Graphic Novel Fiction Series” Pick

A Dinosaur Named Ruth

Topaz Nonfiction Reading List

“Students will be able to identify with Mason’s curiosity and wonder. The digital illustrations enhance the text with their soft colors and whimsical sensibility....This would be a great choice for reading aloud during fossil or dinosaur units. A strong selection for picture biography collections, especially where there are gaps on the women in STEM shelves.

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— School Library Journal

“In this sweet, satisfying story, the vivid digital illustrations glow with warmth, conjuring the vast Badlands alongside the coziness of Mason’s rural life. Back matter includes details about Mason and suggestions for further reading. An
appealing ode to perseverance, the pleasure in sharing passions, and the thrill of discovery.
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— Booklist