Jessica Galatola’s first picture book, Some Families Change, will be released May 1st, with another EK book to follow in 2025. Recently she received a highly commended in the 2023 Pitch It competition for her picture book, Sneeze Adventure. She is a mother to two wriggly boys who love to read picture books before bed. As a teacher, she has worked in the education sector for fifteen years, specialising in English and Drama curriculum. Jess has a passion for helping young people discover a love of reading. She believes that the magic of reading begins with picture books.