Mark Siegel (born June 2, 1967 in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is known both as a book illustrator and as the editorial director of First Second Books, which publishes graphic novels for all ages. His books in print to date are Seadogs, An Epic Ocean Operetta (on a script by children's author Lisa Wheeler), Long Night Moon (on a script by author Cynthia Rylant) and To Dance, A Ballerina's Graphic Novel (on a script by his wife Siena Cherson Siegel). Upcoming books include more children's stories as well as a graphic novel for adults.
Under the banner of First Second Books, located in the Flatiron Building in New York City, Siegel is the editor of many world acclaimed comics authors and artists from around the world, such as Joann Sfar, Eddie Campbell, Paul Pope, Jessica Abel, Lewis Trondheim and many more. He has also tapped notable talents for graphic novel scripts from among leading playwrights and novelists, such as Jane Yolen, and Adam Rapp, among others.
In the 2007 Glyph Comics Awards, Mark Siegel, as editor, won the award for Best Reprint Publication for Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda.