London Ladd is an award-winning illustrator known for his work in publications like HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, The New York Times, and Scientific American, as well as community murals in Syracuse. He has received recognition from the American Library Association, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, American Illustration, World Illustration Awards, and has multiple NAACP Image Award nominations. Ladd uses materials like acrylic paint, cut paper, and tissue paper to create vibrant textures. He is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor at Syracuse University, where he obtained his BFA and MFA in illustration. For more of his work, visit londonladd.com and follow him on Instagram @london.ladd.