Phuong was 14 years old when he wrote his comic. He and his family are from Viet Nam.
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I am a high school student in Washington, DC and a first-generation Mexican-American. I have a big family: four brothers, one sister, four amazing parents—my mom and step-dad and my dad and step-mom—three cats, and a husky. I like music and sports.
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I am 17 years old and a junior in high school. I am a native Washingtonian, but my family is from New Guinea and Mali.
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I am 18 years old and currently a freshman in college. Both of my parents are from El Salvador, with my mom from San Miguel and my dad from La Union.
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I am 22 years old and was born and raised in El Salvador until age 13. I graduated high school in Washington, DC in 2019 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics in May 2023, just as we were finishing this book!
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My name is Mich and I am 16 years old. I’m originally from San Salvador, El Salvador.
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My name is Jonatan and I am 16 years old. I was born in El Salvador, but currently live in Washington, DC.
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I am a 15-year-old girl from Washington, DC, currently in the 9th grade. My mother is from El Salvador, and my father is from Bolivia.
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I am 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. I am also a first-generation American with Mexican parents, a little sister, and an adorable little dog.
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My name is Saylenis Palmore (she/her). I was 21 years old when I wrote my story, “Damaged.” I am currently a senior at the University of the District of Columbia. Though I am still figuring out what I would like to do when I graduate, I know I would enjoy working for an organization that helps kids around the world.
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Marilyn is the oldest of six siblings and an immigrant from El Salvador. She is the first in her family to pursue a college education. As a first-time author, she’s proud to accomplish a dream she’s had since childhood. Writing this book was important to her because she hasn’t felt seen or represented in children’s books. She wants other underrepresented mothers to know that there is no perfect way to be a mom. What matters most is that you love your children!
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Juliana is from Mexico and has four children: Julian, Mia, Emelia, and Lyanna. She recently graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine where she studied Biomedical Informatics. She enjoys drawing and reading with her kids. Juliana is excited to share a slice of life of Latino culture and hopes this book will help kids connect with their cultural heritage.
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Edith is from Honduras and has a son named Keyden who is in kindergarten. She currently works as a medical assistant and studies medical sonography at Northern Virginia Community College. Edith loves reading and running. She enjoys reading with her son and hopes other parents will enjoy reading this book together with their children, too.
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Araceli is from Honduras and is a mother to four children: Alena, Bryan, Carlos, and Ismael. She is a student at University of the District of Columbia where she studies Human Development. Araceli wrote this book to teach her children about their heritage, and to show them that they can do anything. She never thought she would be an author and is excited to share this book with her children — and with you!
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Chae is a second-generation Korean-American and a parent attending nursing school. Being a young single mom and going back to school after having her son was challenging. She wants to encourage all the young mothers out there to believe in yourself and to celebrate where you are right now.
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Sinnah is the youngest of three siblings and immigrated to the U.S. from Sierra Leone in 2001. She is currently pursuing her bachelors in Family and Consumer Science. As a young mother to two amazing children, Romeo and Laila, it was important to her to write a story that honored the diversity of mothers. She is so happy she had the opportunity to write this book to encourage mothers who are underrepresented in children’s books. She wants you to know that anything is possible as long as you believe in yourself.
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Daysha was born and raised in P.G. County, Maryland, and is the mother of two boys, Dakari and Dakai. She is currently a student at Bowie State University where she majors in theater and dance. For fun, she likes to travel and to model. Daysha wrote this book to help children get through the rough days in daycare apart from their mothers. She hopes this book helps mothers and their babies cope together!
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Isayanna, better known as Izi, is a proud Hispanic woman with two boys, Elijah and Lexson. She currently attends the University of the District of Columbia where she majors in social work. She enjoys nature walks and planning fun activities for her kids. Izi wrote this book to let children know that no matter where your mommy is—whether it be at school or at work—she does it for you to have a better future with many opportunities. This is her first book and she hopes you enjoy reading it as much as she enjoyed writing it for you!
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Emely is a first-generation Salvadoran-American and a recent graduate of the University of Maryland. She is a mom to a beautiful young lady, Ms. Mia. She enjoys artistry through painting and makeup. Where Could Mama Be? is her first book ever. Emely wrote this book for the mommies and kiddos who struggle a bit during drop-off. To the kiddos: The time apart is temporary. While you wait for us, have fun and make friends! To the mommies: However you may feel, it is okay; you are not alone. No one is perfect but you are more than enough for your child!
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Tayla is a recent graduate of Trinity Washington University and the mother of two beautiful daughters, Madison and Chloe. She was raised alongside her two brothers, Tyler and Treavon, by her grandparents, Jeanette and Bennie. They impressed upon her the importance of community love, and she wanted to share that in her first children’s book.
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