Krista EwertAbout the Author:

Krista Ewert is a photographer, writer, speaker, and special needs advocate. She is passionate about inclusive education and equal opportunities. This is Ella was inspired by her daughter, Ella, and was originally writte to share with Ella's kindergarten class. Krista wants Ella to have the same opportunities as other children, and she has worked closely with educators, therapists, and organisations to advocate for and promote inclusion of children with disabilities. She believes that every person can make significant contributions to their community and society as a whole, and wants to make sure children of all abilities are welcomed into every school in Canada.

Krista is from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with her husband, Ben, and three children: Jakob, Ella, and Audrey. She writes on faith, family, building meaningful communities, and special needs at www.kristaewert.com.

About the Artist:

Celia Marie Baker is a teacher at heart. She loves to help kids learn.

During the summer, Celia teaches art at Cedar Springs Camp in Lake Stevens, Washington, where she lives with her husband and their three boys.

Celia feels very privileged to have worked on This is Ella. She believes that there is a very real need for this book-in schools, churches, and communities.

As a parent, Celia wants her kids to understand that inclusion is important. Compassion is important. Our Creator, God, has designed beauty in diversity. You can be friends with kids who are a little different because, it's true, we are all more the same than we are different. Read More Read Less