Kim Mitzo Thompson, President of Twin Sisters(R) Digital Media, is a song writer, record producer, and author of thousands of educational and inspirational products for children. Kim graduated from The University of Akron with a Master of Science degree in "Integrating the Arts in the Elementary School Curriculum" in 1987. She has been a member of the Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy and a voting member since 1992. Kim is a proud mom of Austin, Morgan, and Bailey who enjoys working out, writing children's books, and cooking. She loves to spend time with her husband, Scott, and enjoys hanging out with their two dogs. Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, CEO of Twin Sisters(R) Digital Media, is a song writer, record producer, and author of thousands of educational and inspirational products for children. Karen graduated from Purdue University with an Industrial Engineering degree in 1985. She was selected and honored as a recipient of the SMART 50 Business Owners 2017 award for Innovation. Karen has been a member of the Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy and a voting member since 1992. She is the proud mother of Tyler and enjoys scuba diving, singing, playing the piano, cooking, and volunteering. Iesha Wright is a whimsical artist who brings stories to life through her enchanting illustrations. She discovered her passion for art at an early age and loves to transport young readers to magical worlds with her vibrant color palettes and creative drawings. When not busy illustrating, you'll find Iesha walking her dachshund, Charlie, crocheting cozy sweaters, or teaching painting classes. Ana Izquierdo is a Mexican editor and translator. Her love for books runs deep, and all kinds of volumes fill her cozy home. She creates many different things with her hands: beautiful stories for children in Spanish, warm blankets for the babies she loves and detailed embroideries for special clothes. She is driven by a need to always improve, to find new ways to enjoy life and to evolve... just like a Pokémon! Every day, since the first time she could read a line, Arlette de Alba has deeply enjoyed the stories in books. She loves discovering new worlds, cultures, and languages in them, and delights in finding the differences between the Spanish from Mexico, where she lives, and that of other parts of Latin America and Spain. Arlette has participated in the creation of more than a thousand books, either as writer, translator, editor, or publishing coordinator.
