Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Maryann Cocca-Leffler is an award-winning author and illustrator of over 70 books for children.  A Kirkus reviewer said of Maryann; “Cocca-Leffler knows children inside and out.” Maryann’s inspiration comes from all around her; children, family, school visits, current...
Matt Mulligan

Matt Mulligan

​No Mainer who attended a Maine high school has played longer in the NFL than Matt Mulligan. That statement becomes even more impressive when one considers that Matt’s high school, Penobscot Valley, did not offer football. ​He starred in soccer and basketball and made...
Con Fullam

Con Fullam

Con Fullam is the composer and lyricist of “The Maine Christmas Song,” which has sold over 100,000 copies since its original release. He is a multi-award-winning and five-time Emmy-nominated television producer, performer, publisher, writer, and recording artist; the...
Bill Wise

Bill Wise

​Born and raised in Maine, Bill Wise is the author of several children’s books, including the award-winning Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer. ​After graduating from the University of Southern Maine with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and...
Elisabeth Villa

Elisabeth Villa

Elisabeth Villa lives in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and works as an elementary school teacher. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a master’s in education. She gains inspiration every day from her students and loves exploring the writing process with...