Thank you for featuring us in Kidlio Magazine . We are Leo Oster and Laura Galan. Storytelling is a passion Leo and I share. Being able to create a world from our imagination is a wonderful thing.

A devoted mother of three and the creative mind behind the heartwarming children’s book series Oinkers and Bananas. Inspired by the joy of bedtime storytelling with her own kids, Chandra embarked on a journey to enhance their bedtime experiences and created the Oinkers and Bananas book series.

I was born in Texas and went to school in Texas. I attended the University of Houston, married then moved around the world with the oil industry. I now live in Denton, Texas.

I am Wanda Taylor, a 53-year-old children’s author. I worked as a nanny for 20 years.

My name is Blake Denson and I am a father of three beautiful baby girls: Yara, Iyla, and Olyver. I am married to my wife Alexis Denson and I am an international Opera Singer. Also growing up I never knew I had dyslexia.

Corrie Elliott is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Canada. Corrie works with children in mental health settings in Sarnia ON and London ON. Corrie fell in love with creating stories about mental health during her time working with children.

I am a former special education teacher and mother of two young adults (one with autism). I am currently pursuing a full-time career in writing (a lifelong dream).

I was born in New Jersey but my family moved to Miami when I was about 3 years old. I am a single-mom of an amazing teenage boy. I have a Bachelor’s in Communications from FIU. My days are filled with work and the joyful chaos of parenting. I also have a little fur-baby rescue dog Ginger, affectionately known as Gingy.

My name is Cherise Arthur and I am a retired educator and currently teaching a class at a local college on writing and self publishing. I grew up on a farm and always loved animals and writing as a kid. I was lucky enough to have ponies and horses as a child as well as dogs, cats, ducks and even a raccoon. Dad brought him home one day and he was very small. We named him Rocky.

I am Dr. Orissa DePass, an educator of many years. I live in Georgia and have one adult daughter named Clemencia. My mother, also named Clemencia was born in the country Panama. My first book, Clemencia, A Panamanian Cinderella was written to share the beautiful culture of Panama.