Eve has had a lifelong passion for children’s books. She is a retired school librarian who received her master’s in library science from the University of Texas at Austin. She now reviews children’s books, makes book recommendations on her website and social media, and sells quality children’s books for Barefoot ...

Dana Hernandez is a digital illustrator based in Texas. She started illustrating books at an early age and continues to live out her dream of telling stories through art. She believes creativity can make the world brighter, and she hopes her illustrations spark imagination and wonder in every reader. Hernandez ...

Max and his mom, Angela, live in Austin, Texas. They both enjoy reading and hope you enjoy Kevin the Dancing Frog, which Max thought of when he was only 5 years old. Kevin the Dancing Frog ...

Namalee and author Amani are cousins, collaborating together from opposite sides of the world to bring diverse stories to everyone. Namalee Weerasekara is a graphic designer based in London. Amani and Namalee started working on Elephant at Aisha’s Birthday during COVID as a way to stay busy during those times ...

Hi! I’m Marian Sánchez, from Sonora, Mexico, and I’ve loved drawing since I could hold a pencil. I enjoy creating colorful worlds in my art. Illustrating this book has been an amazing experience for me. Marian was also one of the illustrators who did some of the artwork in ABC ...

Gemma Creegan is a British-Australian writer and illustrator living in Melbourne with her sweet greyhound, Minnie. Her work has featured in magazines, blogs, websites, and even on a coffee cup. You can find more of her work on Instagram @gemsartworks or Substack at Gemma’s Bookish Nook. The Little Mushroom Village ...

Amani Uduman is a children’s book author from Australia. Her published titles include early readers and picture books. “I grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and enjoyed writing from an early age. After high school, I continued my studies at Deakin University. I have worked as a primary ...

Julio Moreno is a graphic designer and illustrator from Brownsville, Texas, who is now based in Austin. A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in Design, he has contributed to more than ten published picture books and exhibited his work in several galleries. Julio is thrilled to ...

Edith Flores is a bilingual educator and author from Austin, Texas. She has spent more than twenty years helping children discover the joy of learning, creativity, and imagination through stories that celebrate culture and curiosity. When she’s not teaching and writing, she enjoys running and exploring new places with her ...