Vielka L. Montout

Empowering Hearts and Minds: The Journey of Vielka Montout, Children’s Author and Founder of Quita is Love.

Vielka Montout, Award Winning Author, passionate advocate for inclusive children’s literature and a driving force behind empowering young minds, was born in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California. As the fourth child of Panamanian immigrants, her upbringing instilled in her a strong sense of cultural heritage and a deep appreciation for the power of stories. Through her innovative work as a Children’s Author and the founder of Quita is Love, Vielka has dedicated herself to creating a world where children of all backgrounds can find themselves represented and inspired.

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