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BIO 1
Marietta Apollonio is the author-illustrator of Jack The Library Cat (Albert Whitman 2023) and Wombat And The Family Tree (Tommy Nelson Books/HarperCollins 2024). 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 spends her professional time in the studio writing and illustrating, out in the world looking for the sparks for her next idea, mentoring, and visiting schools and libraries. When she is not writing and illustrating, you can find her exploring the woods of Central Massachusetts, gardening, horseback riding, teaching kiddos to horseback ride, visiting book stores, and searching for the best vegan ice cream.

BIO 2

Marietta Apollonio is the author-illustrator of Jack The Library Cat (Albert Whitman 2023) and Wombat And The Family Tree (Tommy Nelson Books/HarperCollins 2024). She spends her professional time in the studio writing and illustrating, out in the world looking for the sparks for her next idea, mentoring, and visiting schools and libraries. When she is not writing and illustrating, you can find her exploring the woods of Central Massachusetts, gardening, horseback riding, teaching kiddos to horseback ride, visiting book stores, and searching for the best vegan ice cream.