Priscilla Alpaugh
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Priscilla Alpaugh has been creating illustrations in her studio at ArtSpace Maynard since 2001. She has a BFA in Painting/Illustration from UMass Amherst and an MFA in Illustration (ABD) from Syracuse University. She won the Portfolio Showcase Award at the 2015 NESCBWI Spring conference.
Priscilla lives in Greater Boston with her husband David and two grown children, Tim and Addie. She is a member of SCBWI and The Greater Boston Illustrators' Group. Her book, SPACE MICE, written by Lori Haskins Houran, will be published by Albert Whitman. |
Elisavet Arkolaki
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Elisavet is the author HOW TO RAISE CONFIDENT MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN. She is co-founder of an award-winning, international translations company, and online marketer (MSc), and a certified teacher in English and French (Bachelor). She is passionate about global learning, traveling, building cultural understanding and sensitivity, languages, books and raises her children in-between countries, cultures, and languages.
Elisavet's graffiti-illustrated debut picture book, WHERE AM I FROM?, will be published by Faraxa Books. Click here to preorder WHERE AM I FROM? |
Michael Armstrong
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Michael Armstrong has spent most of his career managing non-profit organizations, including chapters of The ALS Association and The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
When his daughter was born, Mike left his career and became a stay-at-home dad. Soon after, he began writing children’s books and is now an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. BEST DAY EVER (Sterling 2020) is his first book. Click here to order BEST DAY EVER |
Jennifer Buchet
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Jennifer Buchet is an award-winning author, pre-kindergarten teacher and self-proclaimed foodie. She's written everything from angst-filled diaries and fourth grade newspapers, to commercials and blogs. Today, she is a regular feature contributor for Faces magazine. Jennifer is working on several other picture book manuscripts, including a new chapter book series. Spare time is a rather elusive creature in her home, but when Jennifer does find it, she enjoys creating exotic meals and crushing her family in games of Catan. She hopes to one day live in an Irish country cottage, writing her days away amongst family, friends and pack of Irish Wolfies.
Her debut picture book, LITTLE MEDUSA’S HAIR DO-LEMMA (Spork Publishing) hopes to slither onto shelves late 2020. |
Sharon Giltrow
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Sharon Giltrow grew up in South Australia, the youngest of eight children, surrounded by pet sheep, sandy beaches and fields of barley. Sharon now lives in Perth, WA with her husband, two children, a tom cat and a tiny dog. When not writing, she works with children with Developmental Language Disorder.
Her debut picture book, BEDTIME DADDY, is due to be released in May 2020 through EK books. Click here to order BEDTIME DADDY |
Nanette Heffernan
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Nanette Heffernan is a children’s book author, sustainability consultant, and author marketing coach. Her lifelong goal is to make Earth a better home for children whether by making them laugh or addressing environmental issues that affect their generation.
She is the picture book author of EARTH HOUR – a lights-out event for our planet (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2020). Click here to order EARTH HOUR: A LIGHTS-OUT EVENT FOR OUR PLANET |
KT Johnston
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KT Johnston writes historical narrative nonfiction. In her writing, KT feels compelled to advocate for special animals from the past, keeping their stories from being forgotten. Stories that may not have been inherently spectacular, but nevertheless made a mark on history, and in a way, perhaps even on humanity itself.
KT lives in Minneapolis, where the four-legged members of her family have always been special. KT’s debut picture book “RAILWAY JACK: The True Story of an Amazing Baboon” celebrates the history of service animals and a devoted friendship. JACK will hit the shelves February 1, 2020 (Capstone Editions). Click here to find out more about KT! |
Janet Johnson
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Janet Sumner Johnson lives in Northern Utah with her husband and three kids. She sings in the shower, attends dance parties in her kitchen, and ruthlessly beats her kids at card games.
She is the author of the middle grade book The Last Great Adventure of the PB&J Society (Capstone 2016), and the forthcoming picture book Help Wanted, Must Love Books (Capstone, March 2020). Click here to order HELP WANTED, MUST LOVE BOOKS |
Heather Ferranti Kinser
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Heather Ferranti Kinser has been a writer since the tender age of nine when she was bitten by a Jabberwocky, entered a state of literary amazement, and never fully recovered. She writes at the intersection of story, poetry, and nature from her home on the San Francisco Peninsula. Formerly a tech-company proofreader/copy editor, she now spends her days writing small stories—to make a big difference for kids! When she’s not writing, Heather enjoys listening to podcasts, making pesto for her family, and watching her golden mystery snail eat algae off the aquarium wall.
Her debut picture book, SMALL MATTERS: The Hidden Power of the Unseen, started as a 50-word poem. Now that’s small! Filled with scanning electron microscope images of nano-sized animal features, this photo-illustrated STEM book for kids 5-8 shows how powerful small can be! This library-bound book will make its debut April 7, 2020. Click here to order SMALL MATTERS: THE HIDDEN POWER OF THE UNSEEN Photo credit: Di Starr |
Rebecca Koehn
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As a girl Rebecca loved reading. When she was in trouble books were taken away. Rebecca’s reading habit kept her from doing many things she should do, like chores, and obeying her parents. Also, it was one of the few ways her parents could punish her – it’s what she loved most. (She hid books in the bathroom towels so she could read during “bathroom breaks”). Now Rebecca is a teacher and a writer. She lives on the Kansas prairie and enjoys playing in the rain (which is a rare occurrence in Kansas) and playing board games. She no longer hides books in bathroom towels but still skips chores to read.
Rebecca's debut picture book AFTER THE RAIN will be released by BEAMING BOOKS in March of 2020. Click here to order AFTER THE RAIN |
Sarah Kurpiel
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Sarah Kurpiel is a librarian and author/illustrator from the Midwest. Her stories are inspired by nature and animals (especially her wonderfully goofy pets). Sarah has been doodling in the margins of notebooks for as long as she can remember. She started drawing digitally in 2016 and never stopped. Sarah uses a power wheelchair and considers her disability an important part of her identity.
Her debut picture book, LONE WOLF, will be published by Greenwillow/HarperCollins in Summer 2020. Click here to order LONE WOLF |
Claire Noland
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Claire Noland lives in Central California dividing her time between the farmland on the Kings River and the coastal town of Cayucos. As a children's librarian, reading specialist, and author, she has made it her life's goal to get children excited about books and reading. She is a member of SCBWI and works with REFORMA and Student's International providing books and information to children lacking access to resources. She also keeps a well-stocked Little Free Library.
Claire's debut picture book, Evie's Field Day, will be released by Cardinal Rule Press in the spring of 2020. |
Zeena M. Pliska
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Zeena M. Pliska spends her days immersed in the joy of 5-year-olds. She is a kindergarten teacher by day and a children’s book author by night in Los Angeles, California. A progressive public school educator, she believes that the most important aspect of teaching is listening to children. A social justice activist and organizer for over 30 years, she brings race, class, and gender analysis to everything she does. A lifetime storyteller, she has facilitated stories as a theater director, visual artist, photographer and journalist.
Her debut picture book, Hello Little One: A Monarch Butterfly Story from Page Street Kids came out May 12, 2020. Her second picture book Egyptian Lullaby from Roaring Brook Press is due out in 2021. |
Janie Reinart
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Janie Reinart revels in playing with words. As an author, educator, storyteller, and poet, words are her tools. Janie’s passionate about encouraging emergent writers of all ages to find their voice, share their stories, and experience the sheer joy of writing. She lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with her charming husband. Janie relishes reading historical novels and poetry, writing picture books and singing, and delights in playing with her 16 grandchildren.
Janie’s debut picture book, UNTIL WATER MAKES MUD: A STORY OF REFUGEE CHILDREN, splashes on the scene in summer of 2020. |
Annette Schottenfeld
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Annette Schottenfeld grew up with a book in her hands and a world of endless possibilities in her heart. She is passionate about writing for children, hip-hop dance and environmental issues, believing all have the power to change lives. A registered dietitian, she has written about food, nutrition and fitness. Annette lives in New York with her husband, two kids and dog, Rupert, who at times thinks he’s a little rhino.
Annette’s picture book debut, OBI’S MUD BATH, is based on an actual event in Africa and will be released by Clear Fork Publishing/Spork Imprint in 2020. |
Talitha Shipman
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Talitha Shipman is a picture book writer and illustrator born and raised in Indiana. Her favorite subjects to paint are wild kids and wild animals. Nature inspires Talitha’s work, and she hopes to encourage curiosity and creativity in children of all ages.
Talitha's debut picture book is due out Fall 2020. |
Gabi Snyder
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Gabi Snyder is a fan of the unexpected. Her love of dogs, math, and unusual modes of transportation inspired her debut picture book— TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE (Abrams/Appleseed, May 2020). Gabi is also the author of LISTEN (S&S/Wiseman, Spring 2021), a book about listening past the BEEP! WOOF! ERNT-ERNT! VROOM! of a busy morning to hear each sound, even the quietest. She holds a Master of Arts in English-Creative Writing from the University of Texas in Austin, and she’s a member of SCBWI and the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge.
Gabi lives in Corvallis, Oregon with her family, including one daredevil dog and the cat who keeps everyone in line. She is represented by Natalie Lakosil at Bradford Literary Agency. Click here to order TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE |
Emma Wood
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A former broadcast journalist, Emma Wood has always loved a good story! She firmly believes that children are the most awesome people on the planet, and the best audience to write for. When she isn't writing for children, Emma works in communications and reviews the latest kidlit titles for her local newspaper. She lives with her family in Dunedin, New Zealand, and enjoys reading, the visual arts, splashing around at the beach, eating, and traveling.
Emma's debut picture book, TULIP AND DOUG, is a quirky tale of friendship and fearless adventure. It will be published by Scholastic New Zealand in early 2020. |
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