Kara Demaio

Kara DeMaio is a writer and illustrator who loves to connect with people through writing. She is inspired by poetry, flower gardens, and sitting by a fire, and is primarily fueld by lattes and cheese plates. She strives to write books that connect people so they feel less alone, raise awareness, encourage hope, and help open our eyes to the silent struggles we may not otherwise recognize. Kara grew up in the Hudson Valley, and currently splits her time between Highland, New York and Naples,...See more

Kara DeMaio is a writer and illustrator who loves to connect with people through writing. She is inspired by poetry, flower gardens, and sitting by a fire, and is primarily fueld by lattes and cheese plates. She strives to write books that connect people so they feel less alone, raise awareness, encourage hope, and help open our eyes to the silent struggles we may not otherwise recognize. Kara grew up in the Hudson Valley, and currently splits her time between Highland, New York and Naples, Florida. She is the author of the children's book series, LuLu Learns, the young adult fiction novel, Summers Away, and a debut poetry collection, To You Love Me. See less