Debbie Ridpath Ohi is a writer and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. Her illustrations appear in I'M BORED, a picture book written by Michael Ian Black (Simon & Schuster, Sept/2012), named a Notable Children's Book Of 2012 by The New York Times and a Junior Library Guild selection.Free print-ready I'M BORED stationery (snark & non-snark options), activity sheets, tips for young writers & illustrators, curriculum ideas, reader gallery, interviews and more): http://debbieohi.com/boredbookWhat The Press Says About Debbie's Illustrations in I'M BORED:======================================"The illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi convincingly draws a child full of life, a potato full of -- well, potatotude, and computer drawings that look just like good old-fashioned linocuts. Her smart cartoony artwork matches Black's perfect comic timing, making for a fun ride that should leave you amused, perhaps pensive, and no longer bored." - David Small, The New York Times Sunday Book Review"Ohi is wonderful at conveying facial expressions with the simplest of shapes, as well as gesturing." - Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews blog Oct.12/2012"...gorgeously illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi...Both the writing and the illustrations are fearless." - Andrew Kaufman, The Globe and Mail, Sept.22/2012."Ohi's captivating, digitally created illustrations are full of wit and charm...Quirky and fun to read aloud, this book is a sure antidote for cases of ennui." - School Library Journal in Sept/2012 issue."Debut illustrator Ohi's minimalist, scraggly digital drawings are anything but boring, and speak volumes about irritation, desperation, and disdain." - Starred Publisher's Weekly review in July 9/2012 issue."Ohi's simple drawings and creative placement of text create a story with visual impact that's anything but boring." - Junior Library Guild "On The Radar" editor picks on the SLJ blog, Oct.1/2012"Ohi's digitally created girl is a real charmer as she skips and twirls across the pages; the fantasy elements, rendered in pale blue and set on a crisp white background, nicely contrast the two full-colored characters..." - Booklist review"The text is perfectly complemented by Ohi's quirky minimalist drawings....Ohi's depiction of the little girl, with her Charles Schultz-inspired big head and scraggly pigtails, will appeal to young readers, as will Black's goofy humour. Kids will come away from this excellent book exactly the opposite of bored." - Quill & Quire (October issue)More about Debbie============Debbie is currently working on two new picture books for Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers: one that she is illustrating and one that she is writing and illustrating. Author of THE WRITER'S ONLINE MARKETPLACE (Writer's Digest Books, 2001), Debbie's non-fiction, fiction and poetry has also appeared in numerous print and online venues including MAGIC TAILS (co-written short story with Michelle Sagara West, DAW Books 2005), Cottage Life, Applied Arts, Harp Column, Writer's Digest and others. Debbie was the creator and editor of Inkspot and Inklings, one of the very first websites and electronic newsletters for writers: 200,000 unique site visitors and nearly 50,000 subscribers.In addition to her picture book projects for S&S, Debbie is also working on a middle grade novel and a YA novel.In her spare time, Debbie writes songs for and performs with Urban Tapestry, a filk music trio who has been a conference guest and given concerts in Canada, U.S., Germany and England. Their songs have aired on national radio and are available on CD and digital format. Debbie plays flute, guitar, penny whistle, piano, and Celtic harp, and has performed on other musicians' recording projects.Debbie is represented by Ginger Knowlton at Curtis Brown Ltd.For more info, visit DebbieOhi.com or @inkyelbows on Twitter.