Tamisha is an illustrator working for various clients such as Penguin Random House, Macmillan Publishers, Little Brown, and Chronicle Books. She finds that educating little ones or the young at heart always inspires her art. She has been an educator for the past several years teaching at institutions such as the New-York Historical Society and [ Read the full article… ]
Source: Day 18: Tamisha Anthony
Lesley Younge is a writer, middle school educator, and the author of four books for young people. Nearer My Freedom is an award winning verse novel remix of Olaudah Equiano’s autobiography. A-Train Allen, her first picture book, is an ode to kids like her son who love cities and trains. Two books on the nonviolent [ Read the full article… ]
Source: Day 17: Lesley Younge
Angela Dalton is an award-winning author of children’s literature whose work has been recognized by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, Jane Addams Peace Association, Northern California Book Awards, and other esteemed organizations.
Source: Day 16: Angela Dalton
Lance Evans is a professional illustrator/storyteller based in New Jersey. With an insatiable curiosity and a passion for learning, he utilizes all forms of media to find ways to better his creative practice. His work includes picture books, covers, fashion illustrations, editorial illustrations, graphics for clothing, record covers, and more. In his downtime, he’s an [ Read the full article… ]
Source: Day 15: Lance Evans
Like the sunflower in her picture, Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie radiates joy. Whether greeting fellow children’s book creators or sharing with the young people she serves as an author and educator, her spirit shines with the love of connection, exploring the meaning behind every-day moments and savoring life. Her latest picture book, WE GO SLOW, shows [ Read the full article… ]
Take a lover of fantasy stories, keen legal mind, strong sense of social justice, big heart and killer concept creator and you get debut author Helena Haywoode Henry. Some have compared her stand-out YA speculative fiction novel, LAST CHANCE LIVE!, to The Hunger Games and Squid Game. But Henry has created something that’s singular in [ Read the full article… ]
Source: Day 13: Helena Haywoode Henry
Monica Mikai is an Author & Illustrator of children’s books. As a creator she focuses on written and visual narratives that convey emotion, warmth, and the journey of personal growth. She believes being a storyteller is a gift to be used to enlighten and uplift one another and she takes great responsibility for having the [ Read the full article… ]
Source: Day 12: Monica Mikai
A post featuring picture book author Angela Joy, detailing how she started writing, what inspires her, and sharing her published books.
Source: Day 11: Angela Joy
When you see someone put in the work, write with heart and intention and show up for others, you can’t help but root for them. Our honoree today, Sandra Headen, is a friend and inspiration. Witnessing her determination and commitment to being a children’s book author has filled me with pride.
Source: Day 10: Sandra Headen
Yesenia Moises is an Afro-Latina author, illustrator, and toy designer. She uses her colorful illustrations and whimsical designs to create wonder and magic for young readers. In addition to her original Picture Book Stella’s Stellar Hair, she also serves as illustrator for Tennis Olympian Serena Williams, and The Adventures of Qai Qai series.
Source: Day 9: Yesenia Moses
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