Anthony Accardo is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including Benito's Sopaipillas / Los sopaipillas de Benito (Pinata Books, 2007), Chiles for Benito / Chiles para Benito (Pinata Books, 2003), and Benito's Bizcochitos / Los bizcochitos de Benito (Pinata Books, 1999). He lives and works in Brooklyn.