Andrea Pippins is an illustrator and author with a passion for creating images that reflect what she wants to see in art, media, and design. Her work has been featured in Essence, the New York Times, and O- The Oprah Magazine. Andrea is the author of Who Will You Be? a look at the life of a boy and the people in his community who shape him; Becoming Me, an interactive journal for young women to color, doodle, and brainstorm their way to a creative life; and We Inspire Me, a collection of essays, interviews, and advice on cultivating and empowering one's own creative community. Learn more about Andrea on her website andreapippins.com.
""Pippins’s enthusiastic book takes inspiration from Brazilian Carnival as it celebrates individuals’ internal spark."" —Publishers Weekly ""A marvelous manifesto reminding all of us to look within to find what ignites our spark."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Libraries will want to consider purchasing this homage to joyful self-expression for its visual representation of Carnival."" —School Library Journal