Melissa KolbMelissa Kolb holds a secondary education teaching degree in several states, but her greatest joy has been the privilege of homeschooling her three children. Also a former professional photographer, Melissa now channels her creative talents into desiging layouts and illustrations as she, her husband, and her children collaborate to write, design, and illustrate their own stories."I have a deep passion for encouraging and inspiring children of all ages to embark on the journey of writing, illustrating, and self-publishing their own books. There's no better author of children's books than the children who read them."Melissa adores snow, cozy moments, and reading, though snow rarely graces her hobby farm in eastern Tennessee. Between lessons and caring for the animals, Melissa and her family delight in brainstorming new book ideas and illustrations, often with mugs of hot cocoa in hand-no matter the season. Read More Read Less