The Real Santa

Nancy Redd is a New York Times bestselling author, health journalist, and on-air host. Called “the perfect combination of style and substance” by Essence magazine, Redd, a mother of two, has dedicated her publishing career to body positivity and inclusive representation. Follow her @nancyredd or visit www.nancyredd.com.

CHARNELLE PINKNEY BARLOW received her BFA in llustration from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, and her MFA in the Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts, New York. Charnelle’s children’s book illustrations include Everything in Its Place, The Real Santa, and Remember to Dream, Ebere. Charnelle lives in Indianapolis with her husband. When she’s not drawing, she is baking, sewing, or reading with a cup of tea by her side. Find her online at callmechartreuse.com and follow her on Instagram at @callmechartreuse.