The words are only half the story. This conversation veers into new territory and finally sheds light on the visuals. Dena Ackerman’s illustrations are easy to pick out. They’re fresh, fun, and different due to her traditional and handmade style of pencils, watercolors, and more. Dena grew up in Los Angeles, California, and now lives in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Aside from personal commissions, she illustrates children’s books and book covers and is working on her own children’s book.