Dream Jar Publishing
Books for Young Readers and Big Dreamers
Norma Davids is an actor, director, and foodie. She grew up loving theater, pizza, and baseball. After she lost her left hand, she learned to single-handedly type and bake lasagna. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, was Artistic Director of her own acting school, and is a former high school drama, speech, and creative writing teacher. She was born in New York and lives in Florida, where she enjoys reading, writing, and cooking spaghetti.
Author of Henry Waddleson's Field of Dreams (Coming Spring, 2027!)
Authors & Illustrators
Stacy B. Davids, Ph.D. is an author and licensed psychologist who works as a school psychologist. She’s also a former special education teacher. Her gender identity-affirming picture book, ANNIE’S PLAID SHIRT, and adorable, consent-themed picture book, SIMON THE HUGGER, both won Silver in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Stacy lives in Florida and loves cats, sloths, and chocolate. Learn more about Stacy at www.stacybdavids.com.
Author of Henry Waddleson's Field of Dreams (Coming Spring, 2027!)
John Steven Gurney is the author and illustrator of Dinosaur Train, The Bossy Pirate, and the Fuzzy Baseball graphic novel series. He has illustrated over 140 chapter books for children, including the original A to Z Mysteries, Bailey School Kids, and Calendar Mysteries series. He received a BA in Illustration from Pratt Institute and an MFA in Illustration from the University of Hartford. John was born in Lancaster, PA, grew up in Langhorne, PA and lives in Brattleboro, VT. He teaches illustration at Kutztown University.
John grew up reading Dr. Seuss books and watching Bugs Bunny cartoons. As he grew older his reading material shifted to Mad Magazine, and then to JRR Tolkein (but he never stopped watched Bugs Bunny cartoons). Learn more about John at Johnstevengurney.com and Fuzzybaseball.com
Illustrator of Henry Waddleson's Field of Dreams (Coming Spring, 2027!)
Erin Fennell is a librarian turned writer. She enjoys discovering new worlds and fanciful creatures in her imagination. Erin lives in Miami, Florida surrounded by many plants and animals, and moonlights as a professional tango dancer.
Author of Tango Man: The Musical Life of Astor Piazzolla (Coming Fall, 2027!)
Martina Peluso grew up in Italy where she studied the art of printing at the Institute of Art. She also took courses in illustration at Sarmede and Pavia. Later, she moved to Edinburgh, where she now lives. She has worked in all areas of illustration including advertising, packaging, editorial and design. Her artwork has been exhibited throughout the world. Martina is represented by Advocate Art Inc.
Illustrator of Tango Man: The Musical Life of Astor Piazzolla (Coming Fall, 2027!)
Angela Quezada Padron is a Latina author-illustrator who spent her childhood days writing stories and doodling on the garage walls of her New Jersey home while enjoying summers visiting family in the Dominican Republic. Angela has always been a Renaissance woman who wears several hats, including as an educator, curriculum developer, fine artist, musician and novice fashion designer, just to name a few. When she's not working, you can find Angela observing wild dolphins and collecting seashells, singing along to Lady Gaga, playing baseball, or binging on Star Wars. Learn more about her at www.angelapadron.com.
Author-Illustrator of The Colors of My Rainbow (Coming Summer, 2027!)