Aimée Bissonette was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the sixth of seven children. Her family moved many times while she was growing up, which she credits for inspiring a love of travel that persists to this day. Aimée earned her Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and her Law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. She worked as an attorney for more than 30 years on behalf of authors, illustrators, and other creative clients. Aimée’s books for children are inspired by her love of nature and history. She splits her time between Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.