JULISSA MORA is Cuban American, born and raised in Miami. Although she does not live there anymore, she loves going back to visit family and eat lots of Cuban food. She studied illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. It is extremely important to her to portray multicultural scenes in her illustrations that represent the real world. This is her first Step into Reading book. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family.

"[T]he simple narrative and short sentences are just right for emerging readers who require some support. The cheerful illustrations support the text and add to the festive feel." —School Library Journal

JULISSA MORA is Cuban American, born and raised in Miami. Although she does not live there anymore, she loves going back to visit family and eat lots of Cuban food. She studied illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. It is extremely important to her to portray multicultural scenes in her illustrations that represent the real world. This is her first Step into Reading book. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family.

"[T]he simple narrative and short sentences are just right for emerging readers who require some support. The cheerful illustrations support the text and add to the festive feel." —School Library Journal

JULISSA MORA is Cuban American, born and raised in Miami. Although she does not live there anymore, she loves going back to visit family and eat lots of Cuban food. She studied illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. It is extremely important to her to portray multicultural scenes in her illustrations that represent the real world. This is her first Step into Reading book. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family.

"[T]he simple narrative and short sentences are just right for emerging readers who require some support. The cheerful illustrations support the text and add to the festive feel." —School Library Journal