Natalie Horseman
Natalie Horseman is a passionate storyteller and nurse with nearly two decades of expertise in child and family development. Drawing from her background in healthcare, Natalie combines her knowledge of resilience, compassion, and personal growth with her love for writing. Her work spans from empowering stories of strength and overcoming adversity to playful, imaginative tales that spark curiosity in young readers. Whether guiding individuals through life's toughest moments or captivating children with lighthearted adventures, Natalie believes in the transformative power of storytelling to inspire and connect. Through her words, she encourages readers of all ages to embrace their inner strength and explore the world with wonder.
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Justin Whitmel Earley (JD, Georgetown University) is the creator of The Common Rule, a program of habits designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor. He is also a mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. He previously spent several years in China as the founder and general editor of The Urbanity Project and as the director of Thought and Culture Shapers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community through arts. He and his wife, Lauren, have four sons and live in Richmond, Virginia.
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Jennifer Junghans
Jennifer Junghans is a former journalist and editor whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including Capital Public Radio, Orion online, Fodor’s Travel, Science News Explores, E-The Environmental Magazine, TIME magazine (as a contributing reporter), Comstock's and her childhood favorite, Highlights for Children, among others. Her essays have also aired on PRX programs “Living on Earth” and “The World.”
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She still writes for a living, focusing on projects and workbooks that promote well-being and compassion for people, animals and the planet. She hopes her work helps make the lives of others just a little bit better.
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Julie McDonnell
Dr. Julie McDonnell, EdD, has always believed in the power of picture books to spark imagination and inspire learning. As a former elementary teacher with 30 years in education, she cherished using stories to engage her students. Now, as a devoted grandmother to Nadia and Callan, she finds endless inspiration in their curiosity and joy, reminding her of the timeless lessons of childhood.
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This passion blossomed into Bailey and Buttons, a heartwarming series created to empower, inspire, and uplift children (and adults) while fostering meaningful connections through shared reading experiences. These stories focus on self-worth, self-acceptance, and emotional resilience.
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Egor Klopenko
Books for children require absolute sincerity and purity. To create something real, you must strip away all that is superfluous, all that is artificial, all that is so common in adult prose. What remains must be only goodness, beauty, joy, light, and love—only the most valuable and important things, only the things you would want to give your children. But this is how books for adults should be written, too…And perhaps, this is just how we should live as well…
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As a writer, I’ve realized
That if I’m reaching out through my books,
It should be to children.
Only with them does it make sense to speak sincerely
And of true things,
For they themselves are always sincere
And true.
And when I do write for adults,
I’m speaking only to the childlike spark sti -
Kindra Westercamp
Kindra Westercamp is a mother to two little girls. She is also employed as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Charleston, SC. More than twenty years ago, on the first day of her PhD program, she introduced herself to her fellow graduate school cohort by stating a personal dream of hers. This dream was to write a children’s picture book. Unfortunately, this dream was placed on hold for many years. However, after years of battling neuroendocrine cancer, on January 1st, 2023 she said out loud to herself, “I am not waiting another moment! I’ll start writing this book today.” And since that day, this passion project has slowly but surely come to fruition.
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Lindsay Lundquist
Lindsay Lundquist is a published Children's book author for The Adventures of Willow: Finding Furr-Ever. and The Adventures of Willow: Home at Last. Lindsay is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I). Lindsay is passionate about providing resources for children, parents, and teachers to support each child's growth and development with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills.
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Samantha Pillay
Dr Samantha Pillay OAM's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Diagnosed late with congenital hip dysplasia, she underwent multiple corrective surgeries during her childhood. Despite starting school in a wheelchair, Samantha graduated at 16, graduating in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1992. She broke new ground by becoming the first female urological surgeon in South Australia. In 2025 she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to urology.
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Driven by a vision to provide specialized incontinence treatments to women in South Australia, Samantha became the first urologist in Australia to focus exclusively on female and functional urology. In 2002 she fo -
Gail Kuhnlein
Gail Kuhnlein is “as happy as a lark” to publish her first children’s picture book. She’s been writing stories since she was young. She’s just as excited about her new picture book, Into the Thicket, published in August 2025.
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Gail majored in journalism and public relations at Michigan State University. She worked in the field for over 30 years, most recently at the University of Michigan’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. People she met at UM were instrumental in publishing her picture books, a long-awaited dream come true. Serendipity helped several times along the way.
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Kelley M Likes
Kelley M Likes is a wife and mother of five spectacular children, who loves writing and creating stories to share with children and teens. She's a retired T6 certified teacher. She has a knack for storytelling, lesson plans, and curriculum development. She's a mini-stroke survivor and brain tumor host.
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EDUCATION:
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management
MEMBER:
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Heidi Brooks
Award winning author, Heidi Brooks is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose delightful experiences with her grandchildren fuel her passion for writing. With a lifelong love for children’s literature, Heidi is particularly inspired by the whimsical worlds of Shel Silverstein and Roald Dahl.
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Her keen sense of humor allows her to find joy in the everyday antics of her grandchildren, often turning their adventures into tales featuring brave heroes and heroines.
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Allison Edwards
Allison Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. She received her undergraduate degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State and a graduate degree in Counseling from Vanderbilt University.
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Before opening a private practice, Allison developed and maintained a play therapy program for at-risk and immigrant children in the public school system. In her current practice, she sees children of all ages, consults with parents, supervises counselors, and writes about childhood anxiety. She also serves as an Affiliate Professor at Vanderbilt University where she enjoys teaching future counselors how to work with kids. -
Kristin Haynes
Kristin is the proud Mum behind the Hendrix and Rocket series. Inspired by her beloved Weimaraner's, Kristin wants to help young readers discover and fall in love with this beautiful breed. Kristin calls the southernmost part of Australia, Tasmania, her home. Here she balances her time between writing, running her own consultancy and raising two human children. When she's not driving around Hobart with her two noisy woofer's, she wages a losing battle with her husband's ever growing guitar collection, adding a touch of music to their household chaos.
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Timothy Knapman
Timothy Knapman has written many books for children, including Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates, Dinosaurs in the Supermarket and Eleanor's Eyebrows. He also writes plays and co-writes musicals.
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Marcus Pfister
Marcus Pfister was born in Berne, Switzerland, and began his career as a graphic artist in an advertising agency. In 1983, he decided to dedicate more time to artistic pursuits, and began to write and illustrate his first book, The Sleepy Owl, which was published in 1986. His best-known work to date is The Rainbow Fish, which has remained on bestseller lists across the United States since 1992.
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Marcus does most of his illustrations for children's books in watercolors. He begins each book by stretching watercolor paper over a wooden board so that it won't warp when wet. He then copies his rough sketches onto the paper in pencil. At this point, he is ready to begin painting. For backgrounds and blended contours, he uses wet paint on wet paper -
Chelsea Tornetto
Chelsea Tornetto is an author, world geography teacher, and mom who has been writing ever since she was a kid. Her first book, Conquering Content Vocabulary, was published by Scholastic in 2018, but now her passion is picture books. In both the classroom and in her books, her goal is to help kids fall in love with the wonders of our world and to introduce them to places and people beyond their own backyard. She lives in Jackson, Missouri with her husband, Mike, her two kids, Tessa and Milo, and a miniature dachshund named Stella. She loves snow days, lattes, and summer. She hates spiders, her sinuses, and laundry.
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Kelley M Likes
Kelley M Likes is a wife and mother of five spectacular children, who loves writing and creating stories to share with children and teens. She's a retired T6 certified teacher. She has a knack for storytelling, lesson plans, and curriculum development. She's a mini-stroke survivor and brain tumor host.
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EDUCATION:
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management
MEMBER:
SCBWI
Storyteller Academy
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Anna Schocket
Anna Schocket, a single adoptive mother, embarked on a heartfelt journey to pen this book as a way to open a dialogue about adoption with her young daughter. With a career as a senior executive in Talent Development, Anna leveraged her learning background and her belief in the power of teachable moments to create a meaningful resource for other adoptive and nontraditional families. Anna and her daughter thrive together in Oakland, California.
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Egor Klopenko
Books for children require absolute sincerity and purity. To create something real, you must strip away all that is superfluous, all that is artificial, all that is so common in adult prose. What remains must be only goodness, beauty, joy, light, and love—only the most valuable and important things, only the things you would want to give your children. But this is how books for adults should be written, too…And perhaps, this is just how we should live as well…
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As a writer, I’ve realized
That if I’m reaching out through my books,
It should be to children.
Only with them does it make sense to speak sincerely
And of true things,
For they themselves are always sincere
And true.
And when I do write for adults,
I’m speaking only to the childlike spark sti -
Cortney Cino
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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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Ameliessa Richardson
Hi, I’m Ameliessa Richardson, a children’s book author passionate about creating fun, educational stories that spark curiosity and nurture a love for learning. As a mom of a curious two-year-old girl, I’m constantly inspired by her discoveries and the joy she finds in exploring the world around her. That’s why my books combine engaging characters with activities that help little readers explore emotions, numbers, colors, and more.
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I believe learning should always be playful and joyful, and I love hearing how families enjoy my stories together.
Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to explore my books, connect with me here, or visit my website for free printable resources and fun activities for kids. -
Kristin Haynes
Kristin is the proud Mum behind the Hendrix and Rocket series. Inspired by her beloved Weimaraner's, Kristin wants to help young readers discover and fall in love with this beautiful breed. Kristin calls the southernmost part of Australia, Tasmania, her home. Here she balances her time between writing, running her own consultancy and raising two human children. When she's not driving around Hobart with her two noisy woofer's, she wages a losing battle with her husband's ever growing guitar collection, adding a touch of music to their household chaos.
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Kathleen Gauer
Toronto writer Kathleen Gauer's published works include illustrated children's books, High in the Sky, For No Reason, The Wish Carvers, and Bathtime Fun! as well as poetry, and magazine and newspaper articles. Her books have been acquired in libraries across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Kathleen worked as a contributing associate editor for a Toronto community focus magazine for 15 years, and as an arts columnist for the Etobicoke Guardian newspaper. She retired as an Educational Assistant in Special Education after working with the Toronto District School Board for 29 years. When not writing or reading, Kathleen enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, yoga, hiking, golf, knitting, world travel, and choral singing. She also vo -
Kindra Westercamp
Kindra Westercamp is a mother to two little girls. She is also employed as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Charleston, SC. More than twenty years ago, on the first day of her PhD program, she introduced herself to her fellow graduate school cohort by stating a personal dream of hers. This dream was to write a children’s picture book. Unfortunately, this dream was placed on hold for many years. However, after years of battling neuroendocrine cancer, on January 1st, 2023 she said out loud to herself, “I am not waiting another moment! I’ll start writing this book today.” And since that day, this passion project has slowly but surely come to fruition.
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Pat Benatar
Patricia Mae Andrzejewski (born January 10, 1953), known professionally as Pat Benatar, is an American singer-songwriter and four-time Grammy Award winner. She is a mezzo-soprano. She has had considerable commercial success, particularly in the United States and Canada. During the 1980s, Benatar had two RIAA-certified Multi-Platinum albums, five RIAA-certified Platinum albums, three RIAA-certified Gold albums, 17 Billboard chartings and 15 of them being Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits, "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", "Love Is a Battlefield", "We Belong" and "Invincible". Other popular singles include "Heartbreaker", "Treat Me Right", "Fire and Ice", "Promises in the Dark", "Shadows of the Night", and "All Fired Up". Benatar was one
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Stephanie Campisi
Stephanie Campisi is an Australian author living in the US. Her picture books to date include the Kirkus-starred Ugly Dumpling, Luis and Tabitha, Very Lulu, and Five Sisters. Quacks Like a Duck is her fifth book, and it combines two of her very favorite Aussie things: platypuses and pavlovas.
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Ann Fleming
Ann Fleming is an award winning children's book author known for her impactful stories. Originally from upstate New York, she now resides in sunny San Diego with her family.
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Inspired by the books she enjoyed reading with her son, Ann felt a calling to create stories that would capture the same sense of fun, reflection, and adventure that they experienced together.
Ann's books are not just entertaining; they carry powerful themes of appreciation, joy, friendship, acceptance, and the importance of choosing one's thoughts. She believes in the remarkable ability of children to shape their own minds and create a peaceful environment within themselves.
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Anna Schocket
Anna Schocket, a single adoptive mother, embarked on a heartfelt journey to pen this book as a way to open a dialogue about adoption with her young daughter. With a career as a senior executive in Talent Development, Anna leveraged her learning background and her belief in the power of teachable moments to create a meaningful resource for other adoptive and nontraditional families. Anna and her daughter thrive together in Oakland, California.
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Ameliessa Richardson
Hi, I’m Ameliessa Richardson, a children’s book author passionate about creating fun, educational stories that spark curiosity and nurture a love for learning. As a mom of a curious two-year-old girl, I’m constantly inspired by her discoveries and the joy she finds in exploring the world around her. That’s why my books combine engaging characters with activities that help little readers explore emotions, numbers, colors, and more.
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I believe learning should always be playful and joyful, and I love hearing how families enjoy my stories together.
Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to explore my books, connect with me here, or visit my website for free printable resources and fun activities for kids. -
Emily Rosen
Emily Rosen is a mom, a freelance creative director and copywriter, and a children’s book author. She has built her career working for top advertising agencies and brands and strives to use her creativity for good––especially to empower women, mothers, and kids. Inspired by her son Max’s time in the NICU, she wrote her first children’s book to help families like hers.
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When Emily’s not writing, she loves going for a run around the neighborhood, singing karaoke with friends, and reading to her two kids. Proudly born and raised in Cleveland, OH, she now lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband and their family. Learn more about Emily and her work at emilyrosencreative.com and on Instagram @emilyrosencreative. -
Laurel Gale
Laurel Gale writes books for children. Her first picture book, Robots Don't Make You Go to Bed, was published in 2024. Her next picture book, Absolutely No Worries, comes out in 2025. Her children's novels include Dead Boy and Story Magic. She lives with her husband and their ferrets in Idaho. In addition to writing, she enjoys taking wildlife photos, playing board games, and reading. She loves animals and thinks mustelids (ferrets, weasels, otters, mink, etc.) are simply the best. You can visit Laurel online at laurelgale.com or on X/Twitter at @laurel_gale.
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Marcy Pusey
Marcy Pusey is an award-winning author of many bestselling books for adults and children, an international two-time TEDx speaker, and the Founder of Miramare Ponte Press. With her passion for storytelling and commitment to uplifting others, Marcy loves inspiring her readers with powerful tales that touch the heart and stir the soul. She also enjoys helping fellow authors pursue their writing dreams by providing them with coaching, consultation, and publishing services.
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Marcy has spent her whole life helping others. Through her work as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner, she helps people discover the emotional tools and support they need to grow beyond trauma and embrace their lives to the f -
Carolyn Watkins
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Carolyn is a multi-award-winning author with a Master's degree in education. Her years as an elementary teacher and special education consultant have inspired her to write relatable stories that children love to read. Carolyn resides in New Hampshire. -
Rob Clare
Hi, I’m Rob — author, teacher, blogger and dad.
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I grew up in the UK fascinated by the underwater world. When I finally got the chance to scuba dive, I was hooked. That passion led me to become an instructor and live in the Caribbean before shifting to a more grounded calling: teaching. I’ve been a primary school teacher ever since, now living on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
As both a teacher and parent, I’ve seen how powerful stories can be for children — sparking curiosity, building values, and opening space for big questions. My writing began in educational publishing and a parenting blog for single dads, Just Dad It.
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Julie McDonnell
Dr. Julie McDonnell, EdD, has always believed in the power of picture books to spark imagination and inspire learning. As a former elementary teacher with 30 years in education, she cherished using stories to engage her students. Now, as a devoted grandmother to Nadia and Callan, she finds endless inspiration in their curiosity and joy, reminding her of the timeless lessons of childhood.
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This passion blossomed into Bailey and Buttons, a heartwarming series created to empower, inspire, and uplift children (and adults) while fostering meaningful connections through shared reading experiences. These stories focus on self-worth, self-acceptance, and emotional resilience.
Julie lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and family. A certified -
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His name is Marin. He marinates his children's picture books in a creative concoction brewed on the very beach of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Marin writes and illustrates the stories. He designs the covers, arranges the layout, and publishes the books. If his protagonists require it, he creates new fonts for some titles to make them complete art pieces.
His food-for-thought creations contain only natural emotional ingredients, and they cover well the wide spectrum of human feelings. His stories are conversation-starters and perfect for a balanced brain diet.
WARNING: Marin's books tend to inspire young readers!
ISBN and ASIN numbers of Marin's books:
THE ADVENTURE OF ALEX AND ER
ISBN hardcover: 978-1-989661-35-2
ISBN paperback: 978-0-9809748-3-6
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Holly DiBella-McCarthy
Holly DiBella-McCarthy, Author, M.Ed., Sixth Year degree in Educational Administration
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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.
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J. Juniper
J. Juniper discovered her love for storytelling at an early age, often writing, directing, and performing plays with her friends in her family’s living room, complete with a curtain call for each scene.
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At 17, she faced her father’s practical suggestion of pursuing nursing, a career choice her mother fully supported. Nearly thirty years later, Juniper remains a registered nurse in Houston, Texas.
Despite a rewarding career in healthcare, Juniper never lost her drive to express her creativity. This desire culminated in the release of her debut book, “Sneezy Bee Rose”, followed by “Silly Ant Sid”.
In addition to her professional life, she is a devoted mother of three and grandmother of five. When not working or spending time with her family, s -
Sonia Esgueira
Sonia is an award winning actress, a writer and a silly pants extraordinaire.
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She has written and starred in 5 one woman, multi-character satirical plays about growing up Portuguese, that played to sold out houses and critical acclaim for over a decade.
She co-wrote the Netflix rom-com "Do Your Worst!" and most recently wrote a children's book, "You are perfectly you!" inspired by her son a dinosaur aficionado.
Her first rom-com novel is due for release in late 2025.
Sonia loves slow mornings, strong coffees, dogs and making people laugh. She hopes her writing brings you as much joy as it does her. -
Jessy Carlisle
I publish books in languages I don't speak so children can read books in languages they do speak!
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Legends have always fascinated me. Do they give your children a sense of wonder too?
As an Australian poet, it's hard to find work in the Outback. But there are children all over the world struggling to learn how to read. Some of them have hardly any books in their native language.
That's why I created the Bilingual Legends series – to give as many children as possible the opportunity to read a story in their own native language. Usually, each book in the series is published in the language spoken in the land where that story originates. A typical book also includes the text in English, but in some cases Spanish, Portuguese, German, or another l -
Nicholas Aragon
The story of the Curly Crow brand and Nicholas Aragon's journey is truly heartwarming and inspiring. It's evident that his passion for Curly Crow is not just a business venture but a deeply personal and emotional tribute to his mother, Barbara Keady.
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Barbara's story, as an artist and author who pursued her passion for teaching and writing despite facing health challenges, adds a layer of resilience and love to the Curly Crow narrative. The fact that Nicholas is continuing her legacy and bringing her dream to fruition is a beautiful testament to the enduring power of family bonds.
Nicholas's commitment to promoting literacy and the joy of reading, especially through his author visits at schools and libraries, is commendable. It's clear that Cu -
Nicoli Carr
I spent my early childhood on a cattle ranch nestled at the edge of the Gila Wilderness in South Western New Mexico. From an early age storytelling and the outdoors played dual formative roles in my life. I have spent a good deal of my life flirting with storytelling, then promptly running from it. I worked as a U.S. Airman, Security Guard, Behavioral Health Technician, Fitness Instructor, Library Technician, Freelance Writer, Wildland Firefighter, Forest Service and Park Service Trails Maintainer, Library Technician, and Park Service Custodian. However the drive to write was ever close behind, dogging every step, every job, like something part and parcel to my own shadow.
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Phyllis Wheeler
Phyllis Wheeler set a goal at age 13 to write a children’s book. That led to a journey with lots of detours. She’s written for daily newspapers, worked on airplanes as a mechanical engineer, and raised four children--doing some homeschooling along the way. Get to know her and get a free short story at PhyllisWheeler.com.
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Andrew D. Thompson
Andrew D. Thompson is a former professional athlete, hospitality industry executive, and high-performance coach who survived a debilitating and life-threatening illness in 2016 that left him bedridden for months and took years to overcome.
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His unique life experiences helped him to identify and develop the 12 key attributes of high performers, which he not only draws on to elevate the performance of elite athletes, business leaders, and anyone looking to improve their circumstances, but were also critical for him making it through and eventually recovering from the mystery disease that ravaged his life.
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Joseph L. Licari
Joseph L. Licari (Joe) is a children’s book author from Long Island, New York. His debut book, Mia’s Mouses, has received numerous accolades including the 2024 Pencraft 1st Place Book Award for Children in the K-3rd General Genre Category. His other titles include Mia’s Marvelous Farm Adventure, Mia’s Mouses Workbook and Coloring Book, and Mia's Farm Adventure Word Search Puzzles.
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Through engaging humor, charming illustrations and infectious rhymes, Joe’s children’s books both entertain and teach young readers while building their vocabulary and literacy skills.
With a deep commitment to coaching and mentoring, Joe is a music instructor for a leading music retailer where he teaches guitar and piano to students of all ages. There, he inspires -
Heidi Brooks
Award winning author, Heidi Brooks is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose delightful experiences with her grandchildren fuel her passion for writing. With a lifelong love for children’s literature, Heidi is particularly inspired by the whimsical worlds of Shel Silverstein and Roald Dahl.
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Her keen sense of humor allows her to find joy in the everyday antics of her grandchildren, often turning their adventures into tales featuring brave heroes and heroines.
When she’s not writing, Heidi cherishes spending quality time with her family, embarking on countless adventures that spark laughter and inspire her next story. Through her writing, she hopes to capture the magic of childhood and share it with young readers everywhere. -
Gail Kuhnlein
Gail Kuhnlein is “as happy as a lark” to publish her first children’s picture book. She’s been writing stories since she was young. She’s just as excited about her new picture book, Into the Thicket, published in August 2025.
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Gail majored in journalism and public relations at Michigan State University. She worked in the field for over 30 years, most recently at the University of Michigan’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. People she met at UM were instrumental in publishing her picture books, a long-awaited dream come true. Serendipity helped several times along the way.
She savors life with her husband, Tim, just outside Ann Arbor, Michigan. They adore their two adult sons, Davey and Trevor and they bunk with the sweetest kitt -
Samantha Pillay
Dr Samantha Pillay OAM's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Diagnosed late with congenital hip dysplasia, she underwent multiple corrective surgeries during her childhood. Despite starting school in a wheelchair, Samantha graduated at 16, graduating in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1992. She broke new ground by becoming the first female urological surgeon in South Australia. In 2025 she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to urology.
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Driven by a vision to provide specialized incontinence treatments to women in South Australia, Samantha became the first urologist in Australia to focus exclusively on female and functional urology. In 2002 she fo -
Kathleen Davis
Kathleen Davis, the creative mind behind "BRAVE," "Feathers From Above," and "Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin," embarked on her literary journey after a fulfilling career as an elementary school teacher. Her passion for storytelling ignited during her time reading to her students, a cherished memory that laid the foundation for her writing pursuits.
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Now residing in the vibrant city of Nashville, TN, alongside her husband and three wonderful children, Kathleen draws inspiration from her family for all her books. Through her writing, she endeavors to impart a message of love and optimism to her readers, a reminder that they are cherished and that life holds boundless goodness.
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Anna Blankenship
Anna is a bilingual mom of three boys who love books! She studies bilingualism while working on her dissertation and has always found the value two languages bring to enriching her life. With simple writings in her children's books, she offers visual ways to connect two languages while making it fun for both child and parent!
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The joy she found in her son's English and Italian book inspired her to create the same magic for other families. She hopes to continue to write books where children can connect with their parents and their culture. -
Catherine Ann Russell
Catherine (Cat) Ann Russell, moved to action in 2019 to help address infant and child famine crises, writes and publishes children’s books to support organized emergency relief efforts at home and abroad through her Basketful Relief Project. She has published three children’s picture books: Get to Bed!, The Little Book of Why, and award-winning Picco and Wren Three, with an upcoming fourth book, Boo Bear’s Light: An A B C Adventure, due out at the end of the year, 2024. She also writes fantasy-adventure for Tweens called, The Pearls of Wisdom Series. Books 1-4 of this series are published: multiple award-winning The Pond of Reflection, The Hyrax Song, The Zoe-Chai Seed, and The Last Storyteller. In 2002, she owned her own video company, Spi
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