Author: Donna Boock
I am a children’s book author originally from the Pocono mountains in Pennsylvania. There I lived on a lovely lake where there were no fish, bears or snakes. I now live in Venice, Florida which is known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World and is named for the abundance of sharks’ teeth found on the shores. But that doesn’t scare me at all. Why should it?Â
The sharks here obviously don’t have any teeth! As an extra boost of luck, there are no alligators or snakes here either. In case you can’t tell, I write funny fiction. That means I make up a lot of things and people laugh at me – often.
Prof. Jenny
Jenny Valenzuela Velazquez is an Industrial Designer focused on jewelry design, who shares the creative process of transforming ideas into wearable pieces through guided, hands-on exploration. Her approach blends design thinking, material awareness, and experimentation, creating a space where technique supports creativity and personal expression. With experience in jewelry design and collection development, she emphasizes curiosity, precision, and confidence in making. Her work encourages understanding materials, trusting creative intuition, and developing a personal design voice through contemporary jewelry practices.
Mahiette Tarrago M.F.A
The creator and author of the Ahvian The Creative™ Bilingual Learning Educational Series, and a passionate advocate for bilingual education and child development through interactive learning tools. Her series includes printed books, sensory books, magnetic books, games, and toys—all designed to promote bilingualism, social-emotional support, and a lifelong love of learning in every form.