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Heather Bell
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Heather loves to portray diverse characters and gets especially excited for any story that reveals the world from a new or different perspective as shown in the books she's illustrated like Mac and Cheese and the Personal Space Invader and her upcoming book with Amicus Ink, Simply Skye. She wholeheartedly believes that hidden within our everyday lives is a secret realm glimpsed through books, music, and children’s laughter. Holding a BFA in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute, she is a member of SCBWI, a Children’s Book Academy graduate, and a mommy. When not illustrating and writing, she searches out story ideas as an undercover school bus driver.
Simply Skye
Avi’s favorite doll is named Skye. They do everything together. But Skye doesn’t fit the mold of “boy” or “girl.” Who are they? And who is Avi? Exploring gender expression and breaking stereotypes, Avi reveals their true self as their family gradually learns to accept Avi’s identity.
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Why is Mommy Crying?
One is often at a loss how to engage with those in grief, whether adult or child. Because miscarriage affects about a third of pregnancies, most readers likely know someone who has experienced this sadness. In this inclusive, nondenominational picture book, Max uses his imagination to understand what has made his mother sad. His imagery and ideas offer a gentle springboard to discuss with children the broader concepts surrounding grief and recovery.
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