Waiting Together

Danielle Dufayet teaches English and public speaking/self-empowerment classes for kids. She has a bachelor’s in English literature and a master’s in psychology. She has always been drawn to the beauty and simplicity of picture books and attracted by their powerful psychological impact on young minds. She believes that books are magic little gems that can change one’s life. She lives in San Jose, California. Visit danielledufayetbooks.com.Jennifer Zivoin is trained in media ranging from figure drawing to virtual reality and earned her bachelor of arts degree with highest distinction from the honors division of Indiana University. Jennifer worked as a graphic designer and creative director before finding her artistic niche in children’s books. She has illustrated more than 30 books, including You Are Your Strong, Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice, and A World of Pausabilities: An Exercise in Mindfulness. Jennifer lives in Carmel, Indiana. Visit jzartworks.com.

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encourages her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion. Her work is full of surprises. She always tries to diversify her style based on every story she illustrates. It’s almost impossible to remove her from her writing desk, where she keeps a stack of books and teacups of many colors.