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Barbara graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration and studied painting at the Arts Students League of New York. She is the author-illustrator of RENATO THE LION (Viking/Penguin Random House), which was chosen as a Junior Library Guild Selection, and QUINCY (Little Bee Books). When she isn’t working on books, Barbara teaches art for all ages. Currently, she lives in Hopewell, New Jersey with her wonderful family, who constantly inspire her stories.

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2021 Winner: Honorable Mention