Author: Aliya King Neil,Shane Paul Neil
Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781665936538
Audience: Ages 4-8
About the Author
Aliya King Neil is an award-winning journalist and the author and coauthor of books for teens and adults. Her work has appeared in Vibe, Giant, Uptown, Essence, King, Ms., Us Weekly, and Teen People, among others. Her picture books include Keep Your Head Up and Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face. Visit her at AliyaSKing.com.
Shane Paul Neil is a writer, journalist, and photographer. His words and images have appeared in several publications including
Gothamist, NPR, NBC News, and
Ebony.
Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face is his first book. From the Bronx, Shane now resides in New Jersey with his wife, Aliya King Neil. Follow him at @ShanePaulNeil across all social media platforms.
Eric Velasquez earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has illustrated more than thirty children's books, earning a Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent, an NAACP Image Award, the 2011 Pura Belpré Award for Illustration, the 2018 Walter Award, and an SCBWI's Golden Kite Award.
