Mike Austin

Biography

Mike Austin is the author and illustrator of several picture books, including Fire Engine No. 9, Rescue Squad No. 9, Monsters Love Colors, Monsters Love Schooland Junkyard. Mike grew up in Elmhurst, Pennsylvania, and now lives on Whidbey Island, Washington, with his wife- author-illustrator Jing Jing Tsong-and they’re lovable mutt, Prudence.