Dannika Patterson Author

Dannika Patterson is an Australian children's author with degrees in Psychology and Journalism. After a successful international career using her wordsmithing skills to help businesses tell their stories, Dannika has found her true passion writing stories and presenting workshops for children. Davilyn was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where she would spend most days drawing, escaping into a world of creativity and wonder. She grew up in an inspiring household surrounded by her father's abstract canvasses on every wall. After the distractions of life, it wasn't until her first child came along that she rediscovered her love of drawing and decided to make it a major part of her life. With the help and support of her husband and close friends she was able to make her dream a reality and became a full-time illustrator. Davilyn is self-taught, letting her passion and creativity be her guide in the picture books she works on.