Beth Hughes is an illustrator and concept artist who loves bright colors and silly animals. Based in the Midwest, most of their days are spent working on projects from picture books to animated television shows (when their dog and cat aren't demanding their attention!).

Fascinating American Southwest lore peppers this upbeat tale that features bustling b&w illustrations from Hughes.
--Publishers Weekly

Provides rich opportunities for discussion around how stories can braid together history, folklore, and contemporary challenges like chronic illness or PTSD.
--School Library Journal

Edmund is utterly charming, with Hughes' pencil sketches bringing him to life in his fluffy, sweet-eyed glory. The mystery is compelling and the danger feels real, with Edmund and Willy traversing the canyon and learning of the many deaths that have taken place there; an afterword offers notes on the historical basis for many of their encounters. Bowling's story is also a moving tale of finding purpose and making space for grief and love. Good for independent readers or classroom read-alongs.
--Booklist