Violet M Favero

Prior to beginning her career as a children's picture book author/illustrator, Violet (Silly Yaya) worked as a medical administrator, is the grandmother of 9 granddaughters and is well known for her Sunday Dinners and lavish holiday gatherings. Violet's first publication was in third grade in the Weekly Reader magazine. She enjoys drawing, painting, cooking and traveling with her husband and dog in their RV doing author visits at schools, libraries, book signings and other appearances. Violet has read to 1000's of students in schools and libraries across the country. Her goal is to inspire kids to learn to love to read, by "raising readers, one book at a time." Violet lives in Florida. For a visit to your school or library, contact Violet at SillyYaya@SillyYaya.com.