Anouk Ricard is an author, artist, and stop motion animator. She was born in the south of France. She began the "Anna and Froga" series after moving to Strasbourg in 2004. Initially published in "Capsule Comique" magazine, the collections of strips were reprinted by Sarbacane to widespread acclaim. Her graphic novel for adults, "Benson's Cuckoos", was nominated as selection officielle of the Festival de BD d'Angouleme in 2012.