Denise Ditto

Denise Ditto is a talented author and writer with a passion for children's literature. She has written an International Award-Winning children's chapter book series The Tooth Collector Fairies, which includes four books: Batina’s Best First Day, Home from Decay Valley, Tooth Fairy Day Celebration, and Lucas and the Magic Well. These books offer much more than just fun stories; they also present valuable life lessons that allow parents to engage in meaningful conversations with their children about life's challenges.

Beyond her children's books, Denise writes about a variety of subjects, including reflections from her childhood in Houston. Her short stories have been featured in collections such as OMG, That Woman! and Tales of Texas Volume 2. She is actively involved in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and the American Women’s Business Association (ABWA), where in 2021 she won the Woman of Excellence Award.

Denise earned her degree in professional writing from the University of Houston—Downtown, graduating magna cum laude. She is also a published author of short stories in the university’s literary magazine and was a winner of a creative-writing contest.

Outside of writing, Denise is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband, Frank, live in Montgomery, Texas, with their two cats, Jillian Bean and Boomer.