About the Author

In 2015 author/illustrator Janet Toonen began her children's book writing and illustrating career fulltime. She founded Stay Toon'd Publishing and started down the path of being an Indie Author. To date she has won a number of literary awards. Her stories Cozmo's Wish and The Studio Tree, recently received 2020 Purple Dragonfly Awards. As a Native American author, Janet carries on the tradition of educating kids through great story telling. Her books include gentle lessons from learning to love who you are to understanding that we should all treat each other kindly and be friends. Janet's tries to include science and fun facts in an interesting and engaging way. Since Janet is also the illustrator of her stories she loves creating new character for kids to identify with. In 2015 author/illustrator Janet Toonen began her children's book writing and illustrating career fulltime. She founded Stay Toon'd Publishing and started down the path of being an Indie Author. To date she has won a number of literary awards. Her stories Cozmo's Wish and The Studio Tree, recently received 2020 Purple Dragonfly Awards. As a Native American author, Janet carries on the tradition of educating kids through great story telling. Her books include gentle lessons from learning to love who you are to understanding that we should all treat each other kindly and be friends. Janet's tries to include science and fun facts in an interesting and engaging way. Since Janet is also the illustrator of her stories she loves creating new character for kids to identify with.