Authors & Illustrators

Mary Ann Domanska

Author

Mary Ann Domanska is a children's book author with a passion for creating stories that inspire young readers. With a background in education, Mary Ann crafts tales that [...]

Mary Ann has been teaching at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy for 22 years and has a background in performing arts. When not writing, she enjoys camping with her dog, P[...]

Yaga M. Staretz

Author

Yaga M. Staretz is a writer and longtime theater director based in Philadelphia. She was born in a place that has carried many names and histories, and is now officially part of western Ukraine.

Drawing deeply from her cultural roots and decades in the theater, Staretz crafts stories that explore memory, identity, and the quiet resilience of survival. Her experience as a director has shaped a narrative voice that is introspective, layered, and finely attuned to the emotional truths of human experience. I Was A Willow is her debut novel.

George Amadeus

Illustrator

George Amadeus is a Maasai art teacher and artist based in Nairobi, known for his vibrant and imaginative artwork. He creates whimsical depictions of animals and expres[...]

Originally from the small village of Lemong'o, George draws inspiration from his cultural heritage and the world around him, bringing a unique and dynamic perspective t[...]

Gabriela Guadalajara

Illustrator

Gabriela Guadalajara is a luthier by profession based in New York City but has been a painter her whole life without formal training. She has a passion for color and en[...]

Music and art have been an essential part of her life.

Larry West

Book Designer

Larry West brings our books to life through thoughtful and creative design. With an eye for detail and a deep understanding of how visual elements enhance storytelling,[...]

His design work ensures that our books are not just stories, but complete artistic experiences that engage readers from cover to cover.