Laurel Molk's career started by selling her drawings to her neighbours--a penny a drawing, or six for a nickel. Later she went on to pursue drawing at RISD.

Laurel now directs her talents toward illustrating and writing children's books. She has published several books and has exhibited in shows at the Society of Illustrators. Like Izzy, Laurel has yet to knit a perfect sweater. Laurel Molk lives outside of Boston with her family and a very large dog named Molly.