Authors
Melody Pendlebury
Melody firmly believes one should never completely grow up. That is why she has chosen to spend her days writing for a younger audience. Melody resides in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband, daughter, and corgi. She started her writing career with children’s picture books and has now pivoted to middle-grade and young-adult novels. She is a best-selling and award-winning author, and was selected as a finalist for the pilot episode of America's Next Great Author. She believes that young readers are eager for more books with strong-willed characters dealing with darker and interesting topics. When Melody is not writing or reading, she can be found planning her next big trip to some magical place she has never been to.
To find out more about Melody, go to melodypendlebury.com
Author of many books, which can be found here.
Kassi Mangum
Kassi is a lover of all things Christmas and is excited to bring charm, inspiration, and holiday spirit onto your bookshelf with her first Christmas book. She resides in San Francisco, California with her husband Nick, daughter Minka, and their wannabe royal Corgi named Scoops. She attended Loyola Marymount University where she graduated with Honors in Theatre Arts, focusing on playwriting and character building. She was sparked to write stories after seeing many plays and live performances while living in Los Angeles. She later became an art teacher to help children capture their creativity on paper. Now, being a mother, she wants to teach her daughter to embrace her imagination and to be open to the incredible opportunities it can present.
Author of Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Wish
Alex Record
Alex Record is a public school teacher for students with special needs, specializing in English Language Arts. A Florida native who grew up on the Gulf Coast near Tampa, Alex studied Psychology at the University of Central Florida. He knows there is no substitute for a good book, and tries to imbue this belief in his daughter by reading to her every day. Whatever he is doing or wherever he goes, there is most likely a book within arm’s reach.
Author of Bats Aren’t Birds: An ABC Book of Animal Misconceptions.
Nia Sharland
Nia Sharland fell in love with words as soon as she could read. Her love for them became stronger after her father read Ernest Hemingway to her every night as a child. Now she writes about the city and the lovers and adventures she stumbles upon within it. She is always falling into her words as they help her find growth.
To find out more about Nia, follow her on Twitter @wordsbynia or Instagram @nsharland
Author of Nights After Him.
Amanda Young
Amanda is a former zookeeper who has dedicated her time to creating and sharing stories that inspire everyone. While this series is full of magic and wonder, each book is inspired by an animal Amanda cared for during her career. Her brand, ThatMandaGirl, is based on spreading inclusivity, starting important conversations, and inspiring others to advocate for their own mental health.
In her life, Amanda has learned the power of speaking up and hopes to impart this message to anyone she encounters. Using your voice to help others truly is your own superpower.
Stay up to date with Amanda via Instagram: @that_manda_girl and at www.thatmandagirl.com