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my story

A lover of brilliant rhymes and an eternal optimist, Atusa is the remarkably lively source behind some wildly imaginative and beloved picture books. Atusa is a children's book author from Naperville, IL and currently lives there with her husband and almost 2-year-old daughter. A true Chicago native, she received her bachelor's degree from DePaul University in Public Relations & Advertising, and her master's degree from Northwestern University in Integrated Marketing & Business. She specializes in lyrical picture books, flush with whimsical tones and rhythmic beats that reverberate and linger on long after stories end.

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"Keep your imagination wild, wiley, and full of wonder!"

- Atusa

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Mom

"It's a beautiful thing, plain and simple. My daughter is a sweet, spunky, curious, strong-willed and all kinds of quirky little human. Sprinkles of her magic can be found in all of the characters in Mommy, Am I?"

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