About Us
Author: Mary Carpenter
This may be Mary Carpenter’s debut picture book, but she has been creating stories for years. She learned the skill from her father. As a teenage nanny, her nickname was Mary Poppins. Mary has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and has received a US Congress Certificate of Recognition for her work with orphans in Russia. Mary and her daughter, Grace, Live in Spokane, Washington. Her favorite things include swing dancing, traveling and walking with her miniature schnauzer, Lily.
Award-Winning Illustrator: Mary Pat Kanaley
Mary Pat Kanaley is a consummate storyteller, whether it is with pictures or with words. She has been writing and illustrating her own stories for as long as she can remember. She has won several awards and currently has seven published books. In between creating stories and pictures, Mary Pat earned a bachelors degree in Biology and a Masters in Teaching. She currently resides in Spokane, Washington, but loves to travel and explore new places and cultures with her husband.
Email us at: poniesinthepark@gmail.com