London Ladd is a graduate of Syracuse University with a BFA in illustration. He is the illustrator of Oprah: The Little Speaker, published by Marshall Cavendish, and March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World, published by Scholastic. London works primarily in a painterly style with acrylic, building opaque layers atop a foundation of thin washes, in a way that brings his colors to life. He carries a sketchbook and paints with him everywhere he goes, constantly perfecting his craft. London lives in Syracuse, NY with his wife and daughter.
Awards / Honors
Parent's Choice Award in Historical Fiction, 2008
Carnegie Medal of Excellence in Children's Video, 2009
