Mark Siegel
Mark Siegel
Mark Siegel is known both as an author, illustrator, and as the editorial director of First Second Books, which publishes graphic novels for all ages. His books in print to date are Seadogs, An Epic Ocean Operetta, Long Night Moonand To Dance, A Ballerina's Graphic Noveland Moving House, his first picture book as author and illustrator. Upcoming books include more children's stories, such as Oskar and the Eight Blessings. Siegel is the author of the graphic novel for adults Sailor...
ProfessionSongwriter
Date of Birth29 September 1989
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