About Hayden Maynard Hayden Maynard is a Canadian illustrator who graduated from Sheridan College's Illustration program. His clients include the New York Times, The Walrus, the Globe and Mail, Reader's Digest and the Washington Post. Hayden lives in Kingston, Ontario. Books by Hayden Maynard Mighty Scared The Amazing Ways Animals Defend Themselves by (author) Erin Silver illustrated by Hayden Maynard Ages 6 to 8 Grades 1 to 3