Heidi Rizzi
Heidi Rizzi has enjoyed reading, writing and creating art since she was young.
One of the first books she found fascinating was a pop-up book of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. What a creative combination of story, illustration and design! And it didn’t hurt that the date the story occurs happens to be her birthday.
As an illustrator and graphic designer, Heidi has worked with a variety of local and national clients in diverse industries. With more than 20 years experience and numerous awards in art and graphic design, Heidi became interested in writing and illustrating children’s books after being inspired while reading to her young son. She may have enjoyed children’s books as much as he did!
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she moved to Florida when she was nine years old. After graduating from Ringling College of Art and Design, Heidi moved to Atlanta, Georgia. She still lives in the Atlanta area with her husband, son, and small dog, Pixel.
She is an active member of SCBWI through which she won a conference attendee scholarship, as well as making it to the final pro judging round of the SCBWI Southern Breeze Writing Contest.
In addition to creating, Heidi also enjoys music, movies, hiking, yoga, travelling, spending time with her family, and of course reading.