My name is Jill “Bubbles” Marks and I am a wife and mother to two children. Sadly, we lost our son, Guy, about 8 years ago and I went to the Denver Animal Shelter and picked up a rescue dog I named Princess Buttercup. She has been my constant companion and emotional support dog for the last 8 years.

The Power of Respect: Forever Friends is my favorite because it was inspired by the real-life experiences of two former preschool students, Eleanor and Amelia, who are now 10 years old. They shared their heartfelt stories about overcoming challenges in elementary school, which made this book incredibly special. It’s a touching reminder of the importance of respecting others and building meaningful friendships, values that resonate deeply with both children and adults. Collaborating with them brought the message to life authentically and relatable, making this book a treasure in my series.

My name is Carter Patterson and I’m 11 years old and started writing books at 7 years old.  I love playing College Football 25 and Roblox. I also promote child literacy by attending local elementary schools and youth programs to read my books to kids. I’m in the works of making my fourth book in March and my third book is completed and will be released in 2026.

I love experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, trying different foods, and having meaningful conversations. I love living life! I have visited 47 countries and over 35 U.S. states, and my love of travel drives my passion for writing.

I’m a proud first-time mom and thrilled to debut my first children’s book, Island Dreams on New Land: Isabela’s Journey. As a proud Latina, I cherish the vibrant cultures of both my Puerto Rican and Dominican roots.

Julie Busuttil is an accomplished author who discovered her passion for writing in
2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a mother of four, a creative development
coach, and an intuitive medium, Julie has a unique perspective on life, expression and creativity. Her muggle career has been as an Environmental Scientist.

Hello, my name is Cherese “Talena Skye” Bracey” I am an Early Childhood Teacher, Song Writer, Voice Over Artist and Author. I have been an educator for many years. My years in early childhood education inspired me to create an early learning reading enrichment program. My mission is to help children fall in love with reading, by making books their friends.

Hi, my name is Arleen McCarthy, and I am so proud to say that I am a native New Yorker. I have been a teacher in New York City for over 25 years and I am also an author of a debut children’s book, MY FRIEND JOHN.

Hi, my name is Jo Galloway, and I live on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. I’ve spent over 30 years working with horses and have a deep love for nature and the outdoors. I share my life with my wonderful husband and a variety of farm animals. In 2018, I trained as a hypnotherapist, driven by my passion for understanding the mind’s potential and my desire to help others. This journey led me to realise that our future happiness often begins in childhood. Inspired to make a positive impact, I began writing to help inspire and guide children towards brighter, more fulfilling futures.

My name is Sheila Galle Espejo, and I’m an author who’s super passionate about storytelling, especially for kids and teens. I love weaving together fun, imagination, and deeper life lessons in my books to inspire young minds. Spirituality and energy play a huge part in how I create my characters and stories. I really believe the world would be so much brighter if we could teach our little ones about the power of positivity, gratitude, and the magic of manifestation early on.