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Chelsea Paulus

Chelsea Paulus is an author-illustrator and an established traditional wildlife and portrait artist residing in California. It all started at the age of ten when she picked up a pencil, notebook, and sketchpad, sparking her passion for both creative writing and illustration. Notably known as a wildlife artist in local ArtWalks and exhibitions, “The Biggest and Brightest Star in the Sea” is Chelsea’s debut children’s book, which is the product of her combine love for both writing and art. Since her art career took off in 2016, Chelsea has worked with various mediums including watercolor and acrylic paints, scratchboard, and digital media. Her love for writing has evolved over the years through journaling, writing clubs, and blogging. More re

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Amy Doslich

I am so glad to become a writer and illustrator. It has been a very fun process. I live in Southlake, TX with my husband, my 5 year old daughter (Hannah), my 2 year old daughter (Mary), and my 13lb Pomeranian (Snowball). I also work as a retirement actuary, so as you can imagine I have quite a bit going on! However, I hope to add more books soon about my two wonderful daughters that hopefully your children can relate to as well.

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David Klochko

David Klochko is a first-time children’s book author and father of one. Inspired by his daughter, David began writing “Fly High Baby Dragon” to help her understand the importance of practice and patience. Growing up, and often into adulthood, David also struggled with the concept of perseverance in the face of difficult tasks. He hopes that both kids and parents can find the same inspiration that he has found in “Fly High Baby Dragon”, so that they too can try something new and fly high.

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Michelle Wang

Michelle Wang is the author of an award-winning series of picture books about a fun-loving family discovering the beauty of the changing seasons: It Must Be Autumn (winner of the 2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award and the Southern California Book Festival Award), It Must Be Winter (2021 Wishing Shelf Book Awards finalist), It Must Be Spring (2023 Educators Choice Awards finalist), and It Must Be Summer (available December 2023).

Michelle lives in Toronto, Ontario, where she was born and raised on Saturday mornings at the library with her two sisters, borrowing ten books each. The rest of the week, she lived in the worlds of heroes whose names were spelled with an e and wore paper bags and ate alligator pies at Macdonald Hall, alongside chums ag

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Argyro Graphy

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Argyro Graphy is a proud Canadian author and creator of the award-winning Bentley Hippo series, loved by kids and educators worldwide. With a background in purchasing, marketing, retail, and education, she blends fun storytelling with valuable life lessons, helping children develop kindness, resilience, and inclusivity.
Her books are also recognized by psychology experts for their positive impact on children's emotional growth.
Her work has earned multiple awards, including the Family Choice Award, the Canadian Choice Award, and Most Empowering Social-Emotional Organization (2025).

When she’s not writing, Argyro enjoys a bit of mischief, playing pranks and making people smile. She is passionate about givin

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Despina Mavridou

Hello! my name is Despina i am an author, a mediator and a lawyer! My real passion is writing and this is something that i love to do everyday! i like to write stories that can inspire for young children and adults. My first book "mum dad can you hear me?" is inspired from my personal story and i hope that it can help both parents and children through the difficult period of divorce. My non-work related passions include traveling to new places, tasting new dishes from different cultures/countries, reading and spending time with my family.

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Kim Ann

Kim Ann is an award-winning children’s author based in Southern California. All her life, Kim dreamed of writing fun, imaginative, and colorful books that would help young readers learn to use their imaginations and develop a love of stories. This dream came true! Kim has published many best-selling children’s books, including the popular Ruby the Rainbow Witch and Goldy the Puppy series. Kim recently decided to share her love of daily affirmations by co-authoring a new Quick Affirmation book and card series. She is always working on her next story and looks forward to sharing many more books with her readers. When Kim isn’t working on her publishing career, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their dogs.

Kim Ann is

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Despina Mavridou

Hello! my name is Despina i am an author, a mediator and a lawyer! My real passion is writing and this is something that i love to do everyday! i like to write stories that can inspire for young children and adults. My first book "mum dad can you hear me?" is inspired from my personal story and i hope that it can help both parents and children through the difficult period of divorce. My non-work related passions include traveling to new places, tasting new dishes from different cultures/countries, reading and spending time with my family.

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Kristi R. Bradbury

https://kristirbradbury.com/about/

Kristi R. (Rohdy) Bradbury grew up enjoying road trips across the USA with her family. She shared stories of her adventures with her own children, and, for a decade, she talked about writing them into books. The pandemic of 2020, with the need to stay at home, finally provided her the opportunity! Publishing her first book, To Iowa in the Back Seat, is an accomplishment that fills her with a joy that she hopes will be imparted to readers of all ages. Kristi has worked in Special Education for 20 years. She is the proud mom of five children and grandma of nine. She and her husband, Bill, live in Los Angeles.

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Holly DiBella-McCarthy

Holly DiBella-McCarthy, Author, M.Ed., Sixth Year degree in Educational Administration

Holly is an award-winning author, former special education teacher, school administrator, and university professor. Now writing full-time, Holly crafts books that make learning a joyful adventure for kids and the grown-ups reading with them.

Her popular Dilly Duck and Friends series includes Dilly Duck Plays All Day, Dilly Duck Plans a Parade, and Dilly Duck Saves the Day, all of which celebrate teamwork, kindness, and problem-solving. She’s also the author of the Beginner Reader, Dilly and Pals See Me Read, designed to build early reading confidence.

Coming in 2025, she’ll release two new picture books: The Best Letter Club and Roy the Koi: The Fish Who Li

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Barbara Pinke

Barbara Pinke is an award-winning children’s book author who believes every story deserves a sprinkle of adventure, a dash of heart, and maybe even a dancing fish or two.

Born and raised in Hungary, Barbara hopscotched her way across Europe—collecting memories, inspiration, and probably a few too many notebooks—before settling in Germany with her family (and her ever-growing tea stash).

By day, she works in HR (helping grown-ups), and by night, she writes books (helping little hearts grow big). She doesn’t drink coffee (though she loves the smell), but give her a cup of warm plum tea and a handful of pistachios, and she’s ready to take on any story.

Whether she’s writing about underwater adventures, superhero parents, or bugs that love to hug

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Marissa Bader

Marissa Bader is a Minneapolis-based children’s book author and writer with a background in mental health. She’s the author of The Only Me, Stella’s Brave Voice, and Petunia the Perfectionist—heartfelt stories inspired by her three daughters that celebrate self-confidence, courage, and emotional growth. Her newest book, Saturdays with Gramps, explores grief and loss through the tender lens of a child-grandparent relationship.

In addition to writing for kids, Marissa pens personal essays on parenting and mental health, with work featured in Psychology Today, HuffPost Parents, Time Out New York, and more. When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her sipping coffee, having kitchen dance parties, or dreaming up her next story.

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Tracy Tydeman

Tracy Tydeman was born and raised in Colorado. She went to college in North Carolina and Denver, graduating with a B.A. in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Colorado. While in college, Tracy also became a Snowboard Instructor, so just after graduation she took the opportunity to "chase winter" - heading to New Zealand to experience another country. Shortly after returning home, she started her career as a full-time Graphic Designer. In 2019, after the death of her dog, she was inspired to share her dog's story with the world and decided to write her first children's book. Tracy now resides just outside of Steamboat Springs, CO, with her family. When she's not working on her book, she's designing, teaching snowboarding and playing in

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Amy Doslich

I am so glad to become a writer and illustrator. It has been a very fun process. I live in Southlake, TX with my husband, my 5 year old daughter (Hannah), my 2 year old daughter (Mary), and my 13lb Pomeranian (Snowball). I also work as a retirement actuary, so as you can imagine I have quite a bit going on! However, I hope to add more books soon about my two wonderful daughters that hopefully your children can relate to as well.

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Adriana E

Adriana E is a self publisher author with a passion for creating children's books . With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Adriana E's writing has garnered praise for its creativity and originality. Adriana's work aims to engage young readers and foster a love for reading from an early age. Through her captivating and vibrant illustrations, she strives to create memorable literary experiences that will leave a lasting impact on young minds.

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David Klochko

David Klochko is a first-time children’s book author and father of one. Inspired by his daughter, David began writing “Fly High Baby Dragon” to help her understand the importance of practice and patience. Growing up, and often into adulthood, David also struggled with the concept of perseverance in the face of difficult tasks. He hopes that both kids and parents can find the same inspiration that he has found in “Fly High Baby Dragon”, so that they too can try something new and fly high.

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Chelsea Paulus

Chelsea Paulus is an author-illustrator and an established traditional wildlife and portrait artist residing in California. It all started at the age of ten when she picked up a pencil, notebook, and sketchpad, sparking her passion for both creative writing and illustration. Notably known as a wildlife artist in local ArtWalks and exhibitions, “The Biggest and Brightest Star in the Sea” is Chelsea’s debut children’s book, which is the product of her combine love for both writing and art. Since her art career took off in 2016, Chelsea has worked with various mediums including watercolor and acrylic paints, scratchboard, and digital media. Her love for writing has evolved over the years through journaling, writing clubs, and blogging. More re

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Tracy Tydeman

Tracy Tydeman was born and raised in Colorado. She went to college in North Carolina and Denver, graduating with a B.A. in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Colorado. While in college, Tracy also became a Snowboard Instructor, so just after graduation she took the opportunity to "chase winter" - heading to New Zealand to experience another country. Shortly after returning home, she started her career as a full-time Graphic Designer. In 2019, after the death of her dog, she was inspired to share her dog's story with the world and decided to write her first children's book. Tracy now resides just outside of Steamboat Springs, CO, with her family. When she's not working on her book, she's designing, teaching snowboarding and playing in

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Kathleen Davis

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Kristi R. Bradbury

https://kristirbradbury.com/about/

Kristi R. (Rohdy) Bradbury grew up enjoying road trips across the USA with her family. She shared stories of her adventures with her own children, and, for a decade, she talked about writing them into books. The pandemic of 2020, with the need to stay at home, finally provided her the opportunity! Publishing her first book, To Iowa in the Back Seat, is an accomplishment that fills her with a joy that she hopes will be imparted to readers of all ages. Kristi has worked in Special Education for 20 years. She is the proud mom of five children and grandma of nine. She and her husband, Bill, live in Los Angeles.

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Holly DiBella-McCarthy

Holly DiBella-McCarthy, Author, M.Ed., Sixth Year degree in Educational Administration

Holly is an award-winning author, former special education teacher, school administrator, and university professor. Now writing full-time, Holly crafts books that make learning a joyful adventure for kids and the grown-ups reading with them.

Her popular Dilly Duck and Friends series includes Dilly Duck Plays All Day, Dilly Duck Plans a Parade, and Dilly Duck Saves the Day, all of which celebrate teamwork, kindness, and problem-solving. She’s also the author of the Beginner Reader, Dilly and Pals See Me Read, designed to build early reading confidence.

Coming in 2025, she’ll release two new picture books: The Best Letter Club and Roy the Koi: The Fish Who Li

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Heather Marie

Hi! My name is Heather Marie, I am the human mom of Pickle Juice & Patty Cakes and author of the children’s picture book series, “The Adventures of Pickle Juice and Patty Cakes”. I was inspired to begin this series after Pickle Juice and Patty Cakes had many complications when they were newborn puppies. They fought hard and persevered despite the challenges. In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in life and forget about the small things. I want these adventures to help kids learn problem solving, determination, gratitude, and love.

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Carmen Parets Luque

Carmen Parets (1983) is a preschool teacher, children's book author/illustrator, and blogger. She has authored and illustrated over eight children's books, which have been published in six languages: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Catalan.

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Jacqui Shepherd

Jacqui Shepherd, children's author, was born in Zimbabwe, started her schooling years in England and now resides in South Africa. As a child her favourite books were Winnie the Pooh and Dr. Seuss. She is a big Roald Dahl fan. Jacqui first began creating stories to amuse her four children. Although Jacqui's children are now grown up and making their own way in the world, they remain her inspiration. Jacqui inherited her storytelling talent from her father, Lancelot Steven Shepherd, and in loving memory of him she publishes all her work under her maiden name. Although all of Jacqui's stories are entertaining, some of them have the the added benefit of important lessons, which equip children with values and attitudes that help them in their da

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Chris Conolly

Chris Conolly was born and raised in South Philadelphia, PA. Growing up in a single mother home, the greatest and most influential male role model in his life was his grandfather, Angelo. As a young child, Chris loved drawing and spent hours a day teaching himself how to draw hoping to one day become a cartoonist. Chris’ grandfather often saved his sketchbooks and always encouraged Chris to pursue his love of drawing. He became the first member of his family to graduate from college in 2003. After working in marketing for several years, Chris decided to change careers and pursue his passion for becoming a strong role model for young children while using his creative talents by becoming an elementary teacher. He went on to earn two masters d

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Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick

Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick, MA, is a graduate of Stanford University and has been working in education for the past 25+ years as a former Assistant Director of College Admission, high school teacher, educational consultant, and author of five other education-related books. She speaks professionally to parent, student, teacher, and business groups on topics such as study skills, the adolescent journey, college admission, and now the parent compass movement.

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Eugenia Chu

Eugenia Chu is an attorney, turned stay-at-home mom, turned writer. She is a first generation Chinese-American citizen and lives in Miami Beach with her husband and son, Brandon, who is the inspiration for her stories. When Brandon was very little, the author couldn’t find children’s storybooks to read to him which touched upon Chinese culture and which included some Chinese (Mandarin) words to teach and/or reinforce his Chinese vocabulary, so she started writing her own.

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Y.Y. Chan

Y. Y. Chan was born in Hong Kong but grew up in sunny Brisbane, Australia where she had Christmas during summer. She returned to Hong Kong to teach English after graduating from university. When her father passed away, she took a break from teaching to travel, read, and write. She now tutors English and works freelance for different educational institutes.

Her best writing comes out late at night when everyone else is asleep. 'Can You Hear Me, Daddy?' is her debut book. When she is not writing or teaching, she is either reading or looking for more books to add to her overflowing bookshelf.

To see news and updates on her work, go to www.yychani.com to subscribe, or send an email to chanyyi86@gmail.com.

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