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Cheryl Russell

A professional writer for more than 25 years, Cheryl Russell has written newsletters for Sizzler, Collins Foods, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Orange County, Girls Inc., Orange County Human Relations and many more. She wrote, produced and directed a television documentary, TV Violence and Children that aired on an ABC-TV affiliate station.

After teaching elementary school for four years, she wrote two supplemental books for teachers—Discovering the World of Color published by Teacher Created Materials (1992) and A Classroom Management Guide published by Lee Canter & Associates (1991). In 2001, she self published The Story of the StarHearts and for the past 13 years she has published a quarterly newsletter, StarHeart Express. Her most recent book, THANKYOUOLOGY, was published in April 2008.

Cheryl has been interviewed on radio and television, is a motivational speaker and conducts Camp StarHeart—an activity-based program for children and adults that empowers participants to use their imagination with light and love to create a most magnificent way of life.

A native of Southern California, Cheryl traveled solo around the world in 1980-81 and wrote Reflections of My World, A Wash ’N Where Story when she returned. Her love for writing equals her love for stories especially those written in rhyme. One of her favorites is Freckles the Frog Finds a Home. She practices the art of storytelling by writing a poetic story every day.

About Dan Brouch

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Dan Brouch is a freelance artist whose passion for drawing is apparent in every illustration. His whimsical art represents the experiences that have filled his life with inspiration. His art shines with color, as complex and vivid as the emotions that inspire them.

Dan has illustrated several picture books, as well as published many of his own fine works of art. He has written and illustrated three children’s picture books filled with a colorful pallet of characters from within his own imagination. They are If I was A Monkey, Pico Lost His Short Pants and The Misfit Christmas Trees.

When he is not painting or drawing, he can usually be found somewhere on a beach along the coast in southern California, combing the shores for new ideas and inspiration. He resides in Yorkville, Illinois. For more information visit www.danbrouch.com.