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BIO 1
Marietta Apollonio grew up in Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow in the Lower Hudson Valley of NY. She is an award winning author-illustrator and the creator of Jack The Library Cat (Albert Whitman 2023) and Wombat And The Family Tree (Tommy Nelson Books/HarperCollins 2024). She spends her professional time writing, illustrating, mentoring, and visiting schools and libraries. Her stories focus on characters who explore their curiosity and are looking for something—a home, acceptance, growth, their place within a family or community, magic. In creating an atmosphere inclusive of diverse characters, her illustrations use traditional materials and digital, with texture, patterns, and vibrant saturated moments pulling readers into universal experiences. Marietta received her BFA in illustration from Lesley University College of Art and Design. She lives in Massachusetts with her family and enjoys walks with her dog Indy, horseback riding, playing D&D with family and friends, reading books her son recommends, and searching for the best vegan ice cream.

BIO 2
Marietta Apollonio She is an award winning author-illustrator and the creator of Jack The Library Cat (Albert Whitman 2023) and Wombat And The Family Tree (Tommy Nelson Books/HarperCollins 2024). She spends her professional time writing, illustrating, mentoring, and visiting schools/libraries. Marietta received her BFA in illustration from Lesley University College of Art and Design. She lives in Massachusetts with her family and enjoys walks with her dog Indy, horseback riding, playing D&D with family and friends, reading books her son recommends, and searching for the best vegan ice cream.