Lori Doody was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1976. She majored in printmaking at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, in Corner Brook, and graduated in 1998. Since then she has worked at: a Japanese paper store, the artist-run centre St. Michael’s Printshop, and a commercial gallery. Her primary art practise has been in printmaking, especially etching, and in 2005 she was named Emerging Artist of the year by the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. Her printwork can be found in galleries in Canada and in New York City. To date, she has published five children's books with Running the Goat — Capelin Weather; The Puffin Problem; Mallard, Mallard, Moose; Paint the Town Pink; and Mr. Beagle Goes to Rabbittown. All of them have been warmly and widely praised for their playful wit, bright and quirky illustrations, and gentle sense of kindness and community. In 2021, Lori will have three new books: Catalina, and Mr. Beagle and the Georgestown Mystery (published by Running the Goat), and The Land Puffin (published by Nimbus Publishing). Lori currently lives in St. John’s with her husband and their two children.

"A heartening, sweet, and distinctive look at one unusual migrant's successful quest for a new home." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Paint the Town Pink is a story about welcoming migrants, a timely book that you don’t want to miss." -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"Doody’s is a simple, lighthearted tale and an apt portrayal of the geniality and hospitality for which Newfoundlanders are rightly famous." -- Quill & Quire

"Rose, a flamingo is blown off course and becomes a Newfoundland and Labrador rare bird alert. A stranger to the town of St. John's, Rose is charmed by wary. How does this stand out bird find a way to fit in? Friendly maritime folk Paint the Town Pink in the most extraordinary ways and their warmth encourages Rose to join their flock. Lori Doody has created an inspiring and original picture book where language and art merge into a delightful tale of belonging for the most flamboyant amongst us. Think pink activities tickle us with the humour and creativity Newfoundlanders are known for. Lori's illustrations, filled with colour and clever text, will captivate young and old readers alike. Put this on your rare book alert list." -- Bruneau Family Award Jury

Short-listed, 2020 Bruneau Family Award for Children's/Young Adult Literature