Joyce McCullough is an award-winning educator and retired high school English teacher who appreciates Shakespeare and the classics. The author of Look for the Pink Ribbons, Joyce lives in middle Tennessee and enjoys volunteering in her church and in her community. Joyce brings her special picture book Max and Her Stacks to us this fall. You may connect with her through her website at https://www.joycemccullough.com.

Tori Higa is inspired by God’s creation, family & friends, coffee shops, people-watching, and all things vintage. She has always loved making art and recently began pairing her art with the stories she writes to share with young kids. Tori considers it a high honor to make books to inspire kids and encourage their faith journey. Tori currently lives in Southern California with her husband, two kids, and a playful little mutt named Edie. Learn more on her website and social media outlets -  www.ToriHiga.com and @ToriHigaCreates

Shana Gilbert specializes in starting things and storytelling. She has a wide range of teaching interests in film, global justice, and literature – winning awards such as Walmart Teacher of the Year in 2000. She is an award-winning producer/director of several feature films in distribution, including her work in Africa with her social justice documentary Mzungu. Shane first traveled to Uganda in 2005 directing a documentary when she met a family of street kids who changed her life forever. That’s when she met Jesca and when life went from regular to extraordinary. Shane’s two favorite jobs in life are being Jesca’s mom and pointing young people toward an extraordinary life!

Riley Tejcek is a current Active Duty Marine Corps Captain, accomplished Team USA Bobsled Pilot, celebrated pageant winner, dedicated to inspiring young women to chase their dreams fearlessly. With a passion for adventure and leadership, she draws from her unique experiences to empower girls to break boundaries and embrace their own strengths. She is working tirelessly to become the First Female Marine in the Olympics and is excited to have shared her journey so far in her new children’s book, If You Can Dream It, Be It.

Letitia Suk is the author of "A Legacy of Days: Ten Fun Ways to Tell Your Story to the Next Generation," "100 Need to Know Tips for Moms of Tweens and Teens," "Getaway with God: The Everywoman's Guide to Personal Retreat," and "Rhythms of Renewal." Tish is also a Retreat Leader, Speaker, and Personal Life Coach. She loves to speak and write to women of all ages about creating and celebrating an intentional life and establishing life-giving practices in each season along the way. She and her husband Tom, a marriage and family therapist, live in the Chicago area and are parents of 4 grown children.