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Mary I. Schmal and Leanne R. Ross are the Author and Illustrator of the books in the Children of the Light series.

Mary I. Schmal - Author

Mary I. Schmal is an English teacher, having taught Kindergarten through College age in five different states. Her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in education have equipped her over the years to do what she loves: inspire in her students a love to learn and create.
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Leanne R. Ross - Illustrator

Leanne R. Ross is an art teacher. As a teacher of art she hopes to guide her students to see the beauty of God’s creation and to keep His blessings in mind as they create in their own style. She has taught many art courses for children through adult levels.
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