Mrinali Álvarez AstacioMrinali Álvarez Astacio is a Puerto Rican illustrator and author. She grew up in the countryside surrounded by art, since her parents were artists. Her early exposure to the colorful landscapes of the Caribbean created a relationship with nature akinto that of Little Awá. As an illustrator, she enjoys crafting a story in visuals that inspire the writing. Mrinali has an M.A. and Ph.D. in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art in the United Kingdom. Read More Read Less