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Nicole Sipe Author

Pamela (Xinyu) Chen is a talented young illustrator and designer from Xiamen, China. She earned a BFA Illustration degree from Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) in 2020. She has created illustrations for children’s books, magazines, and product packaging. She has always been passionate about discovering wonderful messages in life and turning them into inspiration for creating art. She works primarily in digital but enjoys experimenting with different styles and techniques to achieve her ideal artwork. Much of Pamela’s work is inspired by music, movies, fashion, books, and vintage toys.

Nicole Sipe is an editor for a Midwest parenting magazine and a children's book author. Born and raised in Southern California, Nicole traded the city and sun for corn and creeks, and now lives in Indiana with her husband, two sons, and Collie.