Ashley Marie Mireles is an author and publishing professional living in California's Central Valley. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators as well as the co-chair of IBPA's DEI Committee and currently serves on the IBPA Board of Directors. She has published over ten children's books including 100 First Words for Little Californians, O is for Ocean, S is for Snow, Rock Legends Who Changed the World, and Little Fingers Ballet. She currently lives with her partner and their two rescue dogs in a home full of books!