Little Box of Words That Matter

Joanne Ruelos Diaz is a writer and editor dedicated to nurturing a love for reading and learning. She writes for children, parents and teachers and values physical, mental, social and emotional health for all members in a family. Joanne and her family live in New Jersey, USA. Wynne Kinder M.Ed. holds a master's degree in education from Eastern Mennonite University, and her teaching career spans 30 years. As owner of Kinder Associates LLC and Wellness Works in Schools, she creates programming, online & onsite trainings through teaching tools that address: mindful awareness, self-care, re-regulation, diverse learning needs, trauma in the classroom, healthy connection, social emotional skills, engagement & participation and behaviour guidance. Annelies Draws is a self-taught illustrator based in the Netherlands, originally from South Korea. She has loved to draw since she was a little girl, and works with traditional mediums such as coloured pencils and gouache paints with whimsical colours.