Author MG Prezioso, Ph.D. MG is a researcher at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, where she studies how children become immersed, or absorbed, in books, as well as how literature contributes to students’ intellectual and personal development. Prior to enrolling in the doctoral program, she received her Ed.M. in Language and Literacy from the Harvard… Read more »
Illustrators DeAnna Boyer DeAnna is a visual development artist and illustrator from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Recently, she graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Illustration and a minor in Art History. Continuing her interests in the field of illustration and storytelling, she has been selected as a National… Read more »
Brittanie Gaja Brittanie is a Taiwanese-American illustrator and designer from Arcadia, California whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. She enjoys bringing stories to life through whimsical illustrations often inspired by her love of nature, travel, and yummy treats. She received her BFA in Illustration from ArtCenter College of… Read more »
MICAH EUBANKS Micah is an artist specializing in concept art, illustration, and production work. He recently graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design, earning a BFA in Illustration with an emphasis in Visual Development. He has professional experience in the animation and gaming industries, previously interning as a Production Assistant at Warner Bros Animation… Read more »
Zahra Merchant Zahra Merchant is a character designer and illustrator in her senior year at Ringling College of Art and Design. She recently completed an internship at Disney TV Animation and has prior experience interning at Disney Consumer Products and illustrating a comic for the Smithsonian museum.
Medical Advisors Julie Barzilay, MD, MPhil Julie is a pediatrician in Boston. She has a background in medical journalism, and is interested in the medical humanities as well as medical communication. She completed an undergraduate degree in history of science at Harvard and an MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science at the University of… Read more »
Bryan Cortez, MD Bryan is a resident physician in emergency medicine at Stanford Health Care. He is the son of immigrant parents from Mexico and a first generation college grad & physician. His research interests include health equity and healthcare access for underserved and minority communities. Bryan holds a medical doctorate from Howard University College… Read more »
Betsy Prezioso Betsy is a medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard University in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology with a secondary in Folklore and Mythology. During her time between college and medical school, she worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General… Read more »