Andrea RealpeAndrea Realpe is an Ecuadorian author and illustrator of her debut children's book, Cody's Crazy Curls. She is also the author of Cody's Crazy Christmas and Pumpin Finds His Feelings. She was inspired by her own curly-haired boy to write this story i hopes that it would resonate with other curly-haired kids. She lives in Washington state with her high school sweetheart and loving toddler. Andrea Realpe combines her experience as a professional artist and her degree in psychology to author, and illustrate, children's books that inspire empathy, self-acceptance, and emotional awareness.Andrea's work has been enjoyed by collectors all over the world. She has been featured on People.com and published in the Parent Resource Book for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, Women of Color Journal, The Eyrie Magazine, Red Door Magazine, and The New York Times.When she isn't writing, Andrea loves spending time with her husband and son, practicing yoga, and drinking tea.Andrea enjoys supporting fundraisers such as Southern Arizona Book Heroes, Hindie's Libraries, Amy's Art Cart Children's Hospital New Orleans, Explorers Against Extinction, Global Conservation Force, and other non-profit organizations. Read More Read Less