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Susan Glynn Mulé, M.Ed., is the Preschool Coordinator and Parish Library Coordinator for St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas. This is Susan's eleventh year with St. Laurence and she enjoys creating programs that encourage faith and reading. Susan coordinates the Clubhouse 10:14 program and the PALs programs for young children and their parents, as well as a variety of library programs throughout the year. A widow with one grown daughter, Susan shares her home with her pets and sometimes foster animals. Susan and her daughter, Elizabeth enjoy visiting nursing homes, schools and other facilities their therapy cats, Rurik and Mr. Giz. Susan also enjoys creative cooking. She is, of course, an avid reader and enjoys creating her own stories. 

Jay Spencer, a passionate storyteller and avid outdoorsman, brings a unique voice to children’s literature. Inspired by his love for nature and family, Jay weaves captivating tales that nurture curiosity and foster a love for learning. His first book, When It Rains, was a success, leading to a growing series that explores how animals adapt to the natural world. Featured on Wednesdays with Warren, Jay continues to inspire young readers through his playful stories, drawing from life experiences, such as time spent outdoors with his children.

hal evans began writing as a teenager in the Big Thicket of southeast Texas. When shortening his name for acting, he adopted lower case letters in homage to e.e. cummings. His acting career includes roles in film, television, and theatre as well as numerous directing credits. He founded the critically-acclaimed educational theatre company Troupe d' Jour and his Midsummer Shakespeare Company has trained thousands of aspiring young actors. The author of two volumes of award-nominated children's poetry, evans also has written 32 plays and as many songs. His debut novel Come Day In Night earned the Nautilus Gold Medal and IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal for Teen Fiction.

Marie Verde

Marie Verde (Tammy Salinas) is a history nerd and author of the fantasy series TALES OF ENDA. Inspired by the drawings she found in medieval manuscripts, Marie created her own mythicals and gave them a magical world to explore. The result was the Island of Enda, where fantasy creatures like loatrons live alongside humans.