Emily Peace Harrison is a children’s book author and has worked in higher education administration for nearly 20 years. She is the mother of two grown sons and resides in Glen Allen, Virginia. Beginning with her debut, I’d Rather Be Me, Emily’s picture books, filled with beautiful illustrations and heartfelt characters, aim to inspire confidence, foster empathy, and promote self-esteem in young readers. When she’s not at her day job or crafting rhymes for her stories, Emily likes nothing better than spending time with family and friends.