Charlotte CharlesCharlotte Charles is the pen name of Mary Cristofaro, who was born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut. A proud mother of two beautiful children, Mary draws much of her inspiration from both her life as a parent and her career as a special education eacher in a public school district. The inspiration for this Chef Antonio story comes especially from her son Antonio, who is on the autism spectrum and has a deep love for cooking. Through her writing, Mary hopes to celebrate creativity, inclusion, and the joy of embracing individual strengths and passions. Read More Read Less