Fiona Cook

Fiona Cook is a Chicago-based writer, home health care worker, community gardener, and mother of two who weaves the wonder of nature into her storytelling. Her debut book, The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature’s Rhythms, created with illustrator Jessica Roux, became a New York Times bestseller, a 2025 Illinois Reads selection, and a Kirkus Best Book of 2023 for middle-grade readers. Her forthcoming book, The Dream Atlas (Fall 2025), is an enchanting interactive dream workbook featuring illustrations by Kathleen Neeley. Deeply inspired by the magic, mystery, and mischief of Earth, Fiona channels her love of nature into every project. Explore her work at www.fiona-cook.com.