Brian grew up in Alaska, then Mississippi, and has always been in love with storytelling in every medium. He earned a BFA in graphic design & illustration and an MA in writing and publishing. Brian is a children’s advocate, an award-winning foster parent, and enjoys teaching about the creative process. He’s an adjunct professor of publishing at Portland State University and the co-owner and creative director of Believe In Wonder Publishing. He spends days working with families to create new and amazing stories and is happiest when bringing works of imagination to life. He has written and illustrated 20+ books to date.
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