ALLIE EKBLADAllie Ekblad is a former marketing executive turned author, illustrator and publishing company owner. As a mom of three young kids, she left the marketing world to spend more time at home and quickly started writing in her free time. Her children hav served as her inspiration, particularly, particularly their courage and character that they exhibit as they face unique challenges. When her second child was born with a cleft lip and palate, she found that few children's books were available to help discuss the cleft journey with her three kids. So she wrote and illustrated her own book, starring her two oldest kids. From there, her love of writing, illustrating and publishing children's books has blossomed. She established her own publishing company, called Brave Face Kids Inc., to continue producing books that help kids to be brave and kind. Read More Read Less