Marker Snyder is an illustrator, designer and graphic novelist currently based in Kingston, NY, where lives in a rainbow house with his husband, two cats, and a very friendly turtle. Formerly a curator and exhibition designer in NYC, Marker now works primarily on illustrated projects for kids—from picture books through middle grade. Both on and off the page, Marker encourages kids of all ages to dive into their imaginations and to fearlessly share the best versions of themselves with the world. His debut graphic novel, FIRST KISS WITH FANGS, releases September 2, 2025.