Leslie Stark

Leslie Stark grew up in a small town in Washington State near the Canadian border. Her dog Bella was the inspiration for Bella of Madison Park, a story for early readers that takes place in one of Seattle's most beautiful historic neighborhoods. Leslie earned a BA in Social Sciences from Washington State University and a degree in Animation from Bellevue College, where she studied 3D and 2D animation, storytelling, screenwriting and video production. Leslie is also an abstract painter and classically trained singer.