a little bit of me

From a book-loving kid in the Bronx to a world traveler now in sunny Florida, Annette Montañez has always found her greatest adventures within the pages of a book. Born a New Yorkrican, Annette was raised by Puerto Rican parents who were serious readers themselves, and she happily inherited their love of stories. She was the kind of kid who spent countless hours lost in a good book, whether it was a classic novel, a comic book, or even a story on the big screen.

That passion for storytelling blossomed in her earlier career as an early childhood educator. Her favorite part of the day was always the same: sitting down with her young students on giant ladybug pillows to read them wonderful children's tales. (She still wonders what ever happened to those pillows!)

Now, Annette has traded the city for the sunshine of Florida, where her adventures continue. When she's not tending to her thriving vegetable and butterfly gardens, you can find her crafting, practicing yoga, cooking, or learning something new. A true global citizen, Annette has traveled to many countries, gathering inspiration for her own books from the cultures and stories she's encountered along the way.