Nikki Shannon Smith is the author of numerous books for children, including the Brown Baby Parade series and the Little Golden Book The Little Christmas Elf .
In addition, Bea\'s work as a character and concept artist has been featured on the covers of books, in comics, and in various magazines and articles..
Ron Hubbard\'s Illustrators of the Future award.
She attended the College for Creative Studies and is the 2007 grand prize winner of L.
BEA JACKSON loves telling stories through her art, from dynamic and diverse character design to delightfully fun and energetic children\'s book illustrations.
The first thing she packs in her suitcase is always a book.
When she\'s not busy with family, work, or writing, she loves to visit the coast.
She currently lives in Woodland, California, with her husband and two children.
Nikki Shannon Smith is the author of numerous books for children, including the Brown Baby Parade series and the Little Golden Book The Little Christmas Elf