Bio

Ryan Hipp is a published author-illustrator of picture books who lives in Grand Rapids, MI. His style is whimsical and obtainable for all ages. Another big part of Ryan's career is giving presentations: Ryan has developed seminars for teachers, parents, and students - to get kids excited about creativity and to help adults facilitate creativity in kids, too.

Ryan is currently a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and the Michigan Reading Association. In 2009, he became a contestant in the Grand Rapids ArtPrize holding a place in the top rankings for the first half of the competition.

Ryan cares about animals, loves comic books, science fiction & fantasy, collecting toys, playing video games, and can still land a 180° frontside shove-it, (1 out of 3 tries).