You Be Books

Karla Clark is the author of six self-published books—three novels, a book of short stories, and two children’s picture books. She has made over one hundred visits to local women’s book clubs to promote her work and is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Rockford Arts Council, and the Chicago Writers’ Association. Karla lives in Rockford, Illinois, with her husband and adult autistic son. When she’s not writing, Karla creates decoupage paper collages that she sells at art shows.

Zoe Persico is an author and illustrator for picture books and a freelance designer for animation. From adventurous road trips, a night in playing games, or watching storms roll by, she finds inspiration in everyday joys. You can find her work at Zoepersico.com.