Margaret Frothingham is a pre-published illustrator-author based in Northampton, MA. She holds a BA in studio art and English from Wheaton College and a dual MA/MFA degree in children’s literature and writing for children from Simmons University. She writes for all ages but primarily focuses on picture books and middle grade fiction. Drawing from her own experiences, Margaret aims to build imaginative and hopeful narratives that explore topics such as gender, disability, queer identities, and body image. Among others, she looks to work by Isabelle Arsenault, Kate DiCamillo, Jan Brett, Marla Frazee, and Jacqueline Woodson for inspiration.

 

She is fortunate to have spent two summers at the Milkwood Residency for children's book creators, where she worked on her many projects under the auspices of Sophie Blackall and Ed Schmidt. In all of her creative pursuits, Margaret asks viewers to take a second look.

 

Margaret currently works at the Yiddish Book Center, where she manages education programs.