Amber Alvarez, a full-time illustrator, grew up in Oahu, Hawai'i, and received her BFA from Pratt Institute. As a child, she embraced many of the activities the main character of My Magic Wand enjoys--drawing, cooking, swimming, dancing, and gardening--and her life still centers around these activities. Alvarez lives in Provo, Utah. You can find her online at amberalvarez.com and @shesureissketchy.