Author-illustrator Ana Velez lives in Oregon.
Ana grew up exploring downtown Quito with her crafty Abuela searching for the perfect knickknack for their latest art project. She obtained a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Louisiana and joined the graphic design world for a few years. She moved to the Pacific Northwest, where a temporary teaching position turned into a new career and passion. She completed a Masters in Teaching Special Education and has been learning from young neuro-divergent children ever since. In the classroom, she witnessed how picture books entertained and inspired. Now she is discovering the joy of creating them. Ana's debut picture book THE THREE LITTLE GUINEA PIGS AND THE ANDEAN FOX with Page Street Publishing will be released in August 2024. When Ana is not at the beck-and-call of her feline rulers, she is paddle-boarding down the river with her husband towards their favorite water-picnic spot. |