Debora Emmert

Debora Emmert (Nonna Debora to her half-Italian grandchildren) enjoys creating stories based on the wisdom she learned from her mother and father, and from reading Aesop’s Fables during visits to her grandparents’ farm. Her books are inspired by the life lessons she learned as a child, and her desire to teach children empathy, tolerance, compassion, and respect. Debora’s rhyming tales include "Willie: Does it matter?", "Willie: I know you are my friend", "Hip Hop No. 1: Big, or Small, or Blue", plus a trio of stories about the escapades of Jack the Cat. Debora holds a BA in English from Quincy University, and a Master of Education from the University of Wisconsin.