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Ryan G. Van Cleave wrote his first poem at age five, and he's been writing, reading, and loving poetry ever since. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught at numerous colleges and universities. As The Picture Book Whisperer, he helps celebrities and high-profile clients write picture books and kidlit projects. Laura Vitria Jger is an illustrator from Brazil who loves working on children's books. She is inspired by the power of a child's imagination, which can make everything magical. She enjoys creating her colorful artwork with watercolors, coloured pencils, or using digital media. She has a degree in Visual Arts from the Federal University of Uberlndia (Brazil).
