About Us

 Lauren Nappi - Author

Lauren Nappi studied elementary education with a focus on English literature at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. She has been published twice within the RWU literary magazine during college. She has also had several articles about her experiences as a mother published over the last few years. 

Lauren's home in Pennsylvania is filled with dozens of children's books, her wonderful husband, and two endearing little girls.   

Terri L. Elliott - Illustrator

 Terri L. Elliott is a watercolor and graphite artist.  Her work has a very organic feel, and the love of nature and animals is apparent in her choice of subject matter. Her paintings show much detail.   Terri studied art under a botanical artist while living in Minnesota, and showed her work in the Minneapolis area.  Terri moved with her family to West Chester, PA in 2014 and is a member of the Delaware Valley Art League and The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen.  

     Growing up, Terri would sit and observe her mother painting with oil paints.  She would see the blending and importance of color as her mother would build and create a piece of art.   The love of drawing and painting is shared and encouraged by her family.  

     Terri's art can be viewed at   terrielliottart.com.  
"A Peanut's Tale is a testament to Boiling Springs and Children's Lake as much as to the power of memory and imagination. Its rhymes and illustrations remind us of the value of family - not just the family we're born with, but the family we choose to build with one another."  
 - Benjamin Walker
"A Peanut's Tale recreates the pure essence of young life while navigating the emotional passageway of inevitable change. The naturalistic detail of the illustrations paired with the sweet sway of poetry depicts a story of warmth, compassion, and empathy. A book you'll keep for your children's children."
 - Dina Flickinger, LCSW