Collaborators
The Purple Grasshopper
Editor
Emily Miller
E. Ce Miller is a writer and editor whose words have appeared in Bustle, Culture Trip, Midwestern Gothic, Sixfold Journal, The Sun Magazine, and more. With over a decade of professional experience in all things literary, she has helped put otherwise-untold stories into the world through her work with the PEN America Prison Writing Program, the Afghan Women's Writing Project, Americorps, and Big Shoulders Books. She holds a dual bachelor's degree in Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies, and English, and a master's degree in Writing & Publishing from DePaul University.
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The Purple Grasshoppper
Illustrator
Katie Blakeslee
Katie Blakeslee is a graphic artist and creative writer with a strong background in manuscript editing, book design, lettering and narrative consultation. As a freelance creative, she has been lucky enough to work on a dynamic host of projects—Everything from memoir writing to social media management to children's book illustrating to blogging. Her personal business model revolves around building a personal relationship with every client, specifically seeking out projects that she cares about on a personal level. Rest assured, while working with Katie, she will take care of your "baby" as if it were her own.
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The Purple Grasshopper
Animator
Andrew Ansah
Andrew Ansah is an animator and illustrator. He creates short animations, comics, and illustrations that cover a variety of subjects. His goal whenever he is working on a project is to create work with heart and character. He also hopes to give the prospective observer something memorable.
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I Can Eat This!
Co-Author
Haley Vasuki
Haley Vasuki is a physician assistant turned stay-at-home mom with a passion for plant-based nutrition and cooking. She received her Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and participated in the Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Cooking Course through the Rouxbe Cooking School. Haley enjoys educating children and adults in her local community about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. She also loves experimenting in the kitchen to create recipes that are healthy, easy, and delicious for the entire family!
The Mean Queen on Halloween
Illustrator
Michelle Dominado
Michelle Erin Dominado (b. 1997) is a Filipino animator, illustrator and painter residing in Chesapeake, Virginia. She graduated class of 2020 with a BFA in Kinetic Imaging from VCUArts. Michelle is interested in visual storytelling and making art accessible by incorporating diversity and inclusion into her projects.
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Video Content Creator
Jhoselyn Morales
Jhoselyn Morales is a first-generation Latinx video editor and content creator who resides in San Mateo, California. She is currently studying Communications and Media Studies at California State University East Bay. She creates impactful multimedia and documentary videos that resonate with the viewers.
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