Anna Maria CervoAnna Maria Cervo was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and lives in Ottawa, Canada's capital city, with her husband, Colain, and their children and grandchildren. The Cervo-Valiquette family finds great joy in spending time together and cherishing te simple moments of everyday life.With formal studies in child development and psychology, and more than 35 years of elementary teaching experience, Anna Maria has gained deep insight into the needs of children of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities. She believes social-emotional learning helps children develop self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in their unique qualities - all key factors that support academic success. Anna Maria is proud that Celeste's Journey has found a place in schools, libraries, mental health organizations, children's hospitals, and palliative care facilities. She hopes to inspire others to embark on their own journey of self-discovery. Read More Read Less