Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on May 28, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Ursula Vernon! May your day be filled with more adventure than Danny Dragonbreath's latest escapade and fewer existential dilemmas than Digger encounters underground. Your boundless imagination has given us countless laughs, thoughtful moments, and a healthy respect for wombats everywhere.

Congratulations on all your recent successes—your shelves must groan under the weight of Hugo and Ursa Major awards by now! Here's hoping this year brings you even more whimsical worlds to explore, delightful creatures to illustrate, and stories that charm readers young and old alike. Keep being wonderfully weird—we wouldn't have it any other way!