Valeria Wicker is the author of The Ugly Doodles and a graduate of an Italian art school. When she's not drawing, she can be found in her tiny pottery studio, exploring new ways to express her creativity. Valeria resides in eastern Pennsylvania with her husband, Mike, their children, two teddy-bear-like Labradors, and a naughty cat named Fred. She invites you to visit her at valeriawicker.com or follow her on Instagram @valeriawicker.

Praise for The Ugly Doodles:

"A hilarious ode to first attempts and revision results for every artist, writer, and maker."--Ame Dyckman, New York Times bestselling author

"Digital art effectively depicts Sir Julian's wide range of emotions, from trepidation to terror to triumph ... kids will enjoy comic nods like the overly dramatic depiction of the unfamiliar--and therefore--monstrous dinner."--Kirkus

"Wicker turns the hero's journey on its side and tickles it."--Publishers Weekly

"Clever narration with puns, onomatopoeia, and alliteration support Sir Julian's imagined self as a brave and noble knight .... Share this with adventurous picky eaters to help conquer their fears and feel victorious on a full tummy."--BCCB

* "This charming tale is clever and unexpected ... A book that will quickly become a favorite." --SLJ, starred review--SLJ, starred review

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Pub date: 2023-10-03

Length: 40 pages