Neecy Twinem

Who is Neecy Twinem?

Neecy Twinem is an artist, toy designer and, author and illustrator of over 30 published children’s books, with her illustrations also found on book covers, educational books, classroom readers, magazines, puzzles, posters, greeting cards, t-shirts, public murals and galleries. She recently developed and released a plush toy line, ZombieZoo, which has attracted national attention.

She was born in Kansas City, MO, adopted at birth and raised by Charlene B. and John Robert Twinem. She is married to Barry Herrero, a musician and native New Yorker. They have one daughter, Tonia Herrero, an artist and educator who is one of many of Twinem’s inspirations. Neecy resides in Sandia Park, New Mexico.