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Katie Lee Reinert
Katie Lee Reinert is a picture book author who loves writing books about the magic of imagination that will inspire kids and make them laugh. She lives outside of Portland, Oregon with her family where she loves exploring new hiking trails in the summer and trying to stay dry in the winter. Her debut picture book, Ready to Smile Again, comes out March 11, 2025 from Gnome Road Publishing and her second book, Emma Wasn’t Ready, is due to be released on March 10, 2026 from Lawley Publishing.
Twitter/X: @KatieLeeReinert
BlueSky: @KatieLeeReinert.bsky.social
Julia Pierre Hammond
Julia Pierre Hammond started writing books for her friends, teachers, and children and hasn't stopped since. An elementary school teacher, her debut picture book, Soulful Struttin', comes out in 2024 from Free Spirit Publishing. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband, son, and daughter, enjoys 100 degree weather, theatre, and eats far too many cookies. Find her on Twitter @juliaphammond, Instagram @littlewildflowerseverywhere, and on her website at www.juliahammondcreates.com.
Lynn Baldwin
Lynn Baldwin is a Michigan-based picture book writer who enjoys travel, speaking / studying languages, being active outside and dark chocolate. Her debut picture book, MY BACKYARD USED TO BE, will be published in fall 2025 by Tilbury House Publishers.
@lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social, @TheLynnBaldwin (Twitter). www.lynnbaldwinbooks.com
Suhasini Gupta
Suhasini Gupta is a Houston-based children's book author, an engineer, and a mom. She enjoys writing fun and diverse stories that celebrate her rich Indian heritage, inspire interest in STEM, and bring joy and wonder to young readers. Her debut picture book, Kai Po Che: Mini's Perfect Diamond, comes out on 25th March 2025 by Gnome Road Publishing.
You can find her on Twitter/ Instagram @thesusankam and her website at www.thesusankam.com.
Joyce Uglow
Joyce Uglow lives in Burlington, WI with her husband Larry. She's an unagented picture book author seeking representation for her career. She creates using her unique obsession with curiosity and getting to the bottom of "it". She explores to find answers to her childhood questions, express herself, and engage in possibilities. Joyce's books inspire kids to be inquisitive. She serves as the SCBWI WI Assistant Regional Advisor, participate in Inked Voices, 12 X 12, and the Writing Barn's Courage to Create. Her debut picture book, STUCK! THE STORY OF LA BREA TAR PITS releases January 7, 2025.
You can find her on X as @jpuglow, Bluesky @jpuglow and Instagram as jpuglow
Her Linktree is https://linktr.ee/jpuglow and her website is https://www.joyceuglowauthor.com
Nicole Tadgell
Nicole Tadgell is known for creating realistic yet whimsical characters and scenes, Nicole’s (she/her) work has been honored by the Children’s Africana Book Award, the Américas Award, the Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award, and the Growing Good Kids Award. Art has always been both an escape and a labor of love for Nicole. Frequent moves challenged her natural shyness, especially in new schools where she was the only child of color in class. “I always had pencils and paper nearby. It helped me make sense of the world around me or create imaginary worlds to live in for a while,” she says.
Today, Nicole continues to bring stories to life while advocating for diversity in children’s literature. In addition to her artwork, she finds beauty, strength and solace in the practice of tai chi, which has led her through trauma and recovery, and into spiritual awakening.
A resident of Massachusetts for over 30 years, Nicole now lives in Chesapeake, VA. She is also an art director for Davis Advertising.
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