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Team
(in alphabetical order)
Tim Canny
Tim writes under
the pen name Francis S. Poesy and has developed an exciting backstory for Mr.
Poesy, as he believes writers of children's stories should be more interesting
than a technical writer who lives outside of Philadelphia with his wife, his son,
and his daughter's dog (don't ask). Tim is a serial doodler and maker of very
occasional comics but aspires to write graphic novels, not draw them. Twitter - Web - Instagram - Facebook
Russ Cox
Russ was raised by a
pack of crazed hillbillies in the backwoods of Tennessee. Instead of whittling
away the time, he was always found with a pencil or a paintbrush in his hand.
He followed his childhood dream of becoming an artist and now creates picture
books, graphic novels, and chapters books for young readers. Twitter - Web - Instagram - Facebook
Johnell DeWitt
Johnell is a former public relations exec who switched to writing picture books, middle grade and graphic novels. She traveled and worked with international clients before marrying a diplomat, and now moves to a new country every two-three years. Some of her favorite adventures included swimming with dolphins in the oceans of New Zealand and Israel, and snorkeling with nurse sharks in Belize. Watching her three TCK (third-culture) kids experience a childhood so different from her own rural upbringing has inspired many stories. Twitter - Web - Facebook
Ken Lamug
Ken is an award-winning professional dabbler. He was born in the Philippines and moved to the US with his entire family during his teenage years. Currently, he enjoys his life as an author/illustrator of picture books and graphic novels for middle-graders to middle-agers. Some of his books include The Whole Hole Story, Ghastly Ghosts, and Petro and the Flea King. Watch out for his upcoming book, the hilariously super graphic novel MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: BORN TO BE BAD. Twitter - Web - Instagram - Facebook
Urania Smith
Urania Smith has a B.A. in English and has been writing for children for 17 years. She is a founding and current Diversity Committee Member for the Illinois chapter of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Urania is the winner of the 2017 We Need Diverse Books Mentorship in the Picture Book category and Co-Founder of KidLit Nation. KidLit Nation has provided resources, mentorships, and conference scholarships for writers and illustrators of color. Urania loves to cook, garden, decorate, and DIY projects. She could be more humble about her mad cooking, gardening, decorating, and DIY skills. Twitter - Facebook