About the Author
Tamara Krenek-Oliver is a retired teacher and school administrator. She spent her life teaching children to
read and enhancing their appreciation of reading. As a military dependent and spouse, she understands the
true meaning of dedication, commitment and persistence. She lives in Virginia with her husband, two children
and two grandchildren. Her love of Dr. Seuss and lyrical poetry is what inspired her to write her debut
children's book, A B i g T u b o f W a t e r .
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Melody Milleker is an artist and art educator from Richmond, VA. The whimsical illustrations in the fantasy
books she loved as a child fueled her creativity and inspired her to become an artist. In addition to teaching
and illustrating she designs costumes, makes jewelry and dabbles in furniture restoration. Her artwork is
often influenced by her love of traveling and exploring new places - she's been to Guatemala, Cuba and
Romania so far!
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