About Us

Author Blanche Dudley

Blanche R. Dudley, Ed.D., earned a doctorate in education at West Virginia University and wrote a dissertation on enhancing the self-esteem of middle-school children. A teacher for over fifteen years, she focused on expository and creative writing. MARLEY WON’T GIVE UP! is her debut novel for pre- and young teens. She is the author of several children’s books on bullying and promoting positive self-esteem, including SIGGY AND THE BULLIES; BUMBLE’S SURPRISE: THE GIFT OF KINDNESS; and SIGGY’S PARADE. Dr. Dudley is a former West Virginia Teacher of the Year. She and her husband, Bill, live in McLean, VA.

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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.