Originally from France, Johanna Lezziero now lives near the Bay of Fundy. Passionate about drawing and the animal world, she spent 10 years in the world of children's fashion as a textile designer.

She designed the magnificent illustrations of La boite aux belles choses (2020) (finalist for the Prix littéraires des enseignants.e.s de français du Québec [Literary prizes for teachers of French]) and Léo les chaussettes (2023).