Ellis "Elle" Pierre, known online as Boxfulthoughts (they/he) is a transmasc cartoonist and illustrator living in Carborro, North Carolina.

Tapping into the warm, nostalgic feelings of innocence and wonder from childhood, Elle strives to create a softer, kinder world through their art and stories, placing a strong emphasis on friendship and the importance of community. He hopes to create characters that become readers' lifelong BFFs and worlds that feel like home. As a neurodivergent individual (Autism/C-PTSD), Elle knows firsthand the impact a good story can have on a kid navigating the ever-confusing and complex world of growing up a bit outside the norm.

Elle has done color work for such graphic novels as Twins (Scholastic 2020), Shiny Misfits (Scholastic 2023), and Creaky Acres (Kokila, TBD), as well as part-time colorist work for the webcomic Tamberlane. The first installment of their debut graphic novel series EVELYN & AVERY is being released in Fall 2024 by HarperCollins.

When he's not drawing, Elle can be found in the company of good friends, exploring nature, or at home watching their favorite comfort shows.