Laura VilaLaura Vila is the author and illustrator of Building Manhattan, The Winter Wreath, Rainbow Worms and several other titles. She lives in New York City with her husband and two cats. She grew up in the Midwest and has studied at The Chicago Art Institue and Pratt Institute. Laura believes that being curious about the world is an important foundation for becoming life long learner. Discovery and imagination are vital tools for children's development and she explores this through her vivid art and concise storytelling in her educational children's books.Laura is a freelance illustrator and author and is always open to making author appearance at schools and educational workshops. Please contact Laura if you are interested in learning more about her author events. Read More Read Less