I grew up in a small house with my parents and two brothers. My mother was a painter, sculptor and the best person in the world to talk to. As a child, I often danced around the house with my notebook filled with stories.

I am a wife, professor and mom of 4. I absolutely love teaching and just marked 10 years as a professor teaching communications and leadership courses on the university level.

I’m Candace Okin, a Houston based author and mother who is driven by the mission of encouraging the love of reading.

Hi, my name is Francine Stevenson and I’m from Detroit, Michigan. I come from a huge family– six sisters and five brothers.

Hello! My name is Laura and I am a full time elementary school counselor, new children’s book author, mother of two and married for 14 years. We have two dogs, one chicken and live for camping and traveling!

Hello, My name is Mianca Woodall and I’m from Cleveland Ohio. I’m an Army Veteran turned photographer and I now reside in Atlanta GA.

My name is Nicole Marshall, I am 33 years old, and I am a self-publishing author. I am originally from Kingston, Jamaica now residing in Atlanta, Georgia.

I am an avid reader, bibliophile, and very passionate about helping children discover the joy of reading and the magic to be found inside the pages of a book.

I’m a mural/street artist and illustrator from Austin, Texas but currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

I am a holistic therapist for over 20 years -Reflexology and Reiki Master.