Meghan Esch is a painter and illustrator living in Hillsboro, Oregon. A Million Ways to Shine marks her first foray into children's book illustration, a process she found both joyful and inspiring. Meghan loved exploring a soft palette and bringing the story's colorful, expressive characters to life through her art. Her work is rooted in warmth, curiosity, and a love of visual storytelling that celebrates individuality and imagination.