Born and raised in the suburb of Clarendon Hill in Chicago, Anne Leddes is an avid writer, biology enthusiast, full-time mother, and part-time nature photographer with a penchant for traveling. She graduated from the prestigious National Academy of Fine Arts of New York and also has a degree in Early Childhood Education and is passionate about helping children become literate through art. Anne is also an experienced educator and child psychologist with over 7 years of experience helping children, as well as their parents, work through their issues and is the author of several coloring books for children which she believes are one of the most effective ways to activate creative skills in children and stimulate learning in a way that's fun and practical. When she is not neck-deep in tomes of research papers focusing on child psychology or working on yet another fun DIY craft with her kids, you can find her involved in several charitable organizations and foster homes, helping children overcome their past and filling them with hope and courage for a brighter future. But Anne is also a staunch believer in working hard and playing equally as hard, so she sets out time every week to go on an hour-long marathon of her favorite TV shows, go to wine-tasting events with her husband and watch live bands with her family on her downtimes. She currently lives in the sunny, vibrant city of Florida with her husband, Ryan, their two sons Jake and Eddy, and Charlie, their Boston terrier.
