About Us

Author Blanche Dudley

Blanche R. Dudley, Ed.D., is the author of the Siggy and Bumble picture books on anti-bullying and kindness for younger readers (ages 3-9).  Dr. Dudley is a former educator and 1985 West Virginia Teacher of the Year.  She earned a doctorate in education at West Virginia University and wrote her dissertation on enhancing the self-esteem of middle school children. The author spends her free time birdwatching in her backyard where she finds inspiration for many of her characters. Dr. Dudley lives in Reston, Virginia with her husband, W. J. Dudley.

Read/download an interview with Blanche Dudley.

Illustrator Lawrence Reynolds

Lawrence began his career as an art director working on numerous national accounts doing print and television work. In 2008, he was invited to work on a trading card set for Iron Man 2. Since then, Lawrence has turned out work for many pop culture brands, including Star Wars, Marvel, and DC Comics. He recently branched out into children’s book illustration and concept design. Lawrence resides in Dallas, Texas. Visit him at www.vividfury.com.