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Our Team

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Renee Bolla
email: rnbolla5@gmail.com

Renee Bolla is a former retail executive turned children's picture book author with two self-published books, FINDING BUNNY and IMAGINE THAT, released in 2022. Renee draws inspiration from her role as a mother to her three daughters, infusing each story with her personal experiences. Writing has always served as her cherished creative outlet, allowing her to unlock the enchantment of literature that opens infinite doors to imaginative realms. Renee is currently immersed in writing her third picture book, set to debut on Mother's Day 2024. 

Follow her journey on IG @reneebollaauthor
or visit her author website https://www.reneebollaauthor.com/about

Leslie Eva Tayloe
email: letayloe987@gmail.com

Leslie Eva Tayloe is a children’s picture book Author. Her inspiration for writing, I'M FISHING WITH POP-POP TODAY, 2022, and SAVE THE TREES, releasing 2024, came from her her personal life experiences, which are woven into her stories. She’s a former analyst with the federal government and worked as a substitute teacher for elementary school-aged children. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Maryland. Leslie lives in Virginia, with her partner, Michael. She loves to read, take long walks with her black lab Frankie, and craft anything.   

Mona Voelkel
email: movoelkel@me.com

Mona Voelkel is an award-winning reading specialist and debut picture book author of STANLEY AND THE WILD WORDS. She has a passion for sharing the joy of books, writing, and creative pursuits with people of all ages.  Look for her next picture book, MOON CHOO-CHOO coming in mid-2024!


Visit www.monavoelkel.com to see “What’s New?”

Tarja Helena Nevala
email: tarja@nevala.com

Tarja was born in Finland and raised on three continents. Her colorful life and rich heritage have developed her creative style as a children's picture book writer. A wide range of personal interests and life experiences add depth to her stories. Tarja writes of real-life situations with humor, imagination, and delightful surprise. BAKING DAY AT BELLE'S and FILLIP WOKE UP ON CHRISTMAS EVE are available now. She will launch a Kickstarter in 2024 for her third book WIND, WHERE DO YOU GO?. 
Tarja lives in the Pacific Inland Northwest, USA. 

X @tarja_nevala