Sneak Peek

We’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of our hard work on the book project with you! Our talented team, including illustrator Andy Atkins and book designer Sunny Duran, helped bring our vision to life! We are incredibly grateful for their dedication. Andy’s talent as an illustrator is genuinely extraordinary. How he interprets our text and crafts such stunning illustrations is awe-inspiring. He’s gone above and beyond to create detailed and scientifically accurate depictions of the pupfish and the desert ecosystem. Sunny helped us understand the fundamentals of book designing and made herself constantly available to answer questions. Her attention to detail enabled us to catch things new authors often miss. We are excited to watch as she designs the book, our last step, before sending it to the printers.

We had no idea how to create a children’s picture book. We have learned much throughout the process and are still learning new things daily. Working alongside a team of exceptionally skilled professionals has been the highlight of this process. Jennifer Rees, our editor, imparted invaluable knowledge about writing for picture books, while Paul Elliott, our fantastic art director, guided the project and sketched our unique logo. Tara Lewis taught us all things marketing, and Jessica Pettengill set up a splendid website we can maintain. Furthermore, the creative contributions of my skilled friends Anna Boyiazis, Jennifer Delaney, and Shachar Lavi added to the project’s brilliance.

We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by a generous circle of friends who provide boundless encouragement. Their unwavering enthusiasm for our project keeps us motivated and moving forward.