Janice Hostetter is an author of beautifully illustrated picture books, fulfilling a lifelong dream that began with scribbling stories in spiral notebooks. Her upbringing in Appalachia has infused her tales with the warm wonder of her home region, drawing from the rich storytelling traditions of her childhood. As a proud mother to five human babies and two fur babies, she finds endless inspiration in the laughter and chaos of family life. When Janice isn’t penning tales or immersed in a g