Mabel''s Mitzvah

Lisa Cloherty is an award-winning writer of children's books and a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Her favorite mitzvah is restocking the shelves of the Little Free Library on her street. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science from Northeastern. She's the author of Katie Spector the Art Collector, Terrance the Hothead: A book to help children manage big feelings, which was a finalist for the 2023 Crystal Kite Award and won a 2023 AM&P Network EXCEL Award, and Mabel's Mitzvah. Lisa's books have been featured in magazines including Westport Lifestyle, Kirkus Magazine, and the ASHA Leader. Lisa also teaches workshops on writing for early readers. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two children, and dog Crouton. You can find out more about her upcoming books at lisaclohertybooks.com

Yaara Cellier graduated from the Georges Méliès School for 2D/3D Animation and Special Effects in Orly, France, and worked as an illustrator in the video game industry in Paris and London before becoming a freelance artist. Yaara's passion for storytelling and drawing characters led her to focus on writing and illustrating children's books. When she's not spending time with her husband and children, Yaara can be found cooped up in her studio with her tablet and headphones or thinking up new ideas for stories while taking long walks on the beach.