CARON LEVIS (MFA; LMSW) is the author of several picture books including the Feeling-Friends collection of inspired by animal-friendship stories illustrated by Charles Santoso: Feathers Together (Abrams), This Way, Charlie (Abrams), and Ida, Always (Atheneum) which the New York Times Book Review calls, "an example of children's books at their best." Joining them soon is Mighty Muddy Us, a story of elephant sibling struggles and strength! Other titles include: Stop That Yawn! (Atheneum 2018) illustrated by LeUyen Pham; May I Have A Word? (FSG) il. by Andy Rash, and Mama's Work Shoes (Abrams 2019) il. by Vanessa Brantley Newton.

Caron loves meeting readers via her author workshops for kids of all ages—and adults! A licensed social worker, MFA professor, trained in acting and educational theatre, she has over 25 years of experience in classrooms settings of all kinds. Her workshops for kids offer practical SEL, literacy skills, and peeks at the writing process through play! Workshops for teachers, caregivers, and adult writers include Re-envisioning reVISION, Act-Like-A-Writer, Recipe-for-Self-Care, and Words For Loss for supporting caring communication. Caron teaches at NYU and is a professor and the coordinator for The New School's Writing for Children/YA MFA program. More information about Caron and author visits can be found on her website www.caronlevis.com