Britta Stromeyer Esmail is a writer and a mom passionate about raising resilient girls to find their own voice. The mother of two girls lives in Northern California. When she is not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, horseback riding and reading with her daughters Maya and Anya.
The Illustrator
Joanna Cooke
Joanna Cooke is an illustrator and artist living in Cape Town, South Africa. After raising her son and daughter and running a business in Corporate Communication Skills training for 24 years, her passion is now for children’s book illustration in a variety of mediums. When not working, she spends time with her children or animals, in nature or in her studio, painting, writing or playing music.