Jo Ann Kairys

Jo Ann Kairys, a native of Philadelphia, PA, writes with her son Daniel and illustrates their children's stories. Their first book - Sunbelievable - earned numerous book awards, including Mom's Choice Gold, for storytelling and illustration. Her magic-realism illustration style is completely unique in children's literature. The rich, vibrant colors pop off the page. "You can't take your eyes off of them!" writes the San Francisco Review. As a diversity expert, she teaches and publishes topics relating to cultural sensitivity and diversity.