Shawn Elizabeth George is passionate about her faith, her family & connecting with others; encouraging people to grow into the person they were made to be. Shawn wrote A Place for Sam to speak the truth to every child that they have a place and a purpose in this world. She loves to share her inspiring messages to infuse hope into the hearts of others. Shawn is a stay-at-home-mom, author, blogger, and inspirational speaker. She lives in her hometown in Connecticut with her husband, three children and their black lab. Jan Cohen found her "place" in the world of Art the very moment she picked up a pencil as a toddler, and has not put it down since! She is a freelance illustrator, painter and ceramic artist, and has had the pleasure of teaching Art to children in her hometown for the past thirty years. She has loved sharing her passion for the Visual Arts with young people in her work as a teacher, and now in bringing characters to life as a children's book illustrator. This is her second children's book. She received her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Art Education from Central Connecticut State University. She lives in Avon, Connecticut with her husband and two children.