April Hartmann is an illustrator, animator, writer and professional speaker. “The Dream Keepers” is her first book as a published author. She earned her BFA in Illustration at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, and has been a professional illustrator for more than 25 years. Her artwork is featured in kids’ magazines, on posters, toys and packaging, and she has illustrated many books for children. You can find more of her illustrations at her website Ahcreations. com and on Instagram @aprilhartmanncreations.