John Sandford works in a range of media and styles to fit the mood and flavor of each story. He loves the world of folktale for its fantasy, exaggeration, and ability to examine essential human qualities and weaknesses. John and his wife Frances live in Chicago’s North Park neighborhood. John wrote and illustrated Oak Leaf (Cameron Kids) which Kirkus praised, saying it was “written with a quiet poeticism.” Brindlefox (Worthy Books/Hachette) written and illustrated by John, was exhibited at the Society of Illustrator’s One show; the Illustrator’s Annual Exhibition; The Bologna Book Fair. Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature chose BrindleFox as a Best Children’s Books of the Year selection, 2024.
John is represented by Abigail Samoun.
