Mommy's New Friend

Shelley Tougas writes fiction and nonfiction for kids, including the award-winning titles Little Rock Girl 1957, Laura Ingalls Is Ruining My Life, and a Patron Saint for Junior Bridesmaids. As a librarian, Shelley actually gets paid to read books to kids, host teddy bear brunches, and create book character crafts. It's the best job in the world.shelleytougas.comSara Palacios is the illustrator of many books for children. She is also the recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match and the Américas Book Award for Between Us and Abuela. She earned her BFA and MFA degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. sarapalaciosillustrations.com