Carolou Lennon NelsenCarolou Lennon Nelsen grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, and spent most of her adult life in the Milwaukee area. She has worked as an art educator, raised two children, and has a master's degree in social work. When her friend Betty Sydow asked her to ilustrate her picture book about Stanley the sparrow, she was immediately drawn to its message of the strength of individuality. Read More Read Less