Jill Neimark

Jill Neimark is an award winning author of children's and adult literature. Her popular, award-winning picture book, The Hugging Tree, tells a story of resilience, love and connection that has inspired teachers, parents, faith counselors, librarians, and children around the world. With over 50,000 copies in print, it has become a cherished read-a-loud in schools, churches, synagogues, and community settings. Her work has been featured in:

The nationwide Great First Eight program from the University of Michigan

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Raising Resilience programs

Clarion County Mental Health Grant for 3rd graders

Hundreds of school and pastoral assemblies and interactive curricula

Her awards include the Green Earth Book Award, Family Choice Award, Mom's Choice Award and Teacher's Choice Award.

A former features editor at Psychology Today Magazine and a former contributing editor at Discover magazine, Jill has worked with top psychologists and scientists. She is widely published in popular magazines such as Atlantic Monthly, Smithsonian, Scientific American, Discover Magazine, NPR, and many others. Her children's books center on building life skills in resilience, self-esteem, compassion, mindfulness and more--told through the lens of nature.