Violet Rae StanderViolet Rae Stander hails from a lineage of creativity and is the daughter of two professional New Orleans artists. Her grandfather, the late Blaine Kern Sr., is still known as "Mr. Mardi Gras" for his incredible artistic contributions to Carnival pardes and continues to inspire her. Violet's childhood dreams revolved around emulating her family's talent. Through her illustrations, she aims to spark creativity in young readers, much like her favorite childhood picture books did for her. Read More Read Less