April SpiesslApril Spiessl is an Australian author, educator, and mother with a passion for helping children understand their emotions. Drawing on her background as a registered nurse, midwife, and emerging primary school teacher, April combines her knowledge of ellbeing with a love of storytelling to create books that support children's social and emotional growth.Inspired by the curiosity and big feelings of her own daughter, Sophie, April wrote Sophie's Rainbow Heart as a gentle, reassuring story to help young readers recognise and express their emotions. She believes that stories can open important conversations between children, parents, and teachers, and that picture books are powerful tools for nurturing empathy and resilience.When she's not writing or teaching, April enjoys illustrating ideas for future books, exploring nature with her family in Gippsland, and capturing meaningful moments through photography. Read More Read Less