Nancy grew up in Belleville, Illinois amidst a houseful of books and with a menagerie of animals, including two horses. She has been an elementary school teacher and a professor of education. Having l…
My poetry has appeared in children's, university, national, and international journals. My children’s work is included in Chicken Soup for the Child’s Soul, Highlights for Children, and poetry antholo…
Javier Rhoden is an accomplished Jamaican poet whose work embodies resilience, humility, and the expansive mystery of existence. Known for his distinctive use of lowercase letters and minimalist punct…
Jen Lowry is North Carolina born and raised, still holding on to that country slang that is unique to the small town of Maxton she loves so much in Robeson County. She an avid enthusiast of all things…
Give me all the coming of age, cutesy stories where angsty teenage boys are forever changed by perky, awkward teenage girls. But I also adore the world of C.S Lewis, the voices for women that made Jan…
Lindsey is a writer from southwest Missouri, where she lives with her husband and daughter. She has published two picture books, STOP! and BLOSSOM'S WISH, the latter of which was named "Best Picture B…
Shelly Mack is an author of children’s books, including picture books and young adult fiction. From a toddler through to adulthood, books have been a permanent part of her day-to-day life. Her childre…
Havelah McLat grew up on a small farm in rural Ohio with her family. As a kid, she spent hours drawing and then crafting short stories to go along with her illustrations. As she got older, her passion…
Angelique Burrell is a young adult writer and a high school English and creative writing teacher. A Mark in the Road is her debut novel, due to release on October 3, 2023.
Abbie Crank writes YA Romance with a dash of humor and a lot of heart. She’s passionate about storytelling and all the fictional people who populate her books. She lives in a tiny town in Kentucky wit…
