Lauren Lombardo - Children's Book Author & Illustrator

“Children’s literature is not just child’s play; it is the doorway to understanding life, nature, and the world.” — Madeleine L’Engle

MEET THE AUTHOR!

Lauren Lombardo is a self-published, award-winning author, illustrator, inventor, and creative entrepreneur from Staten Island, NY. She holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and a BFA in Fine Art. Having lived in Italy, where she taught painting and led immersive art workshops, Lauren is fluent in Italian. Inspired by God’s creations, her stories celebrate the wonder of young minds, compassion, communication, and the joy of helping one another. As the founder of Young da VINCI Art Academy, she nurtures creativity in young artists. Lauren is also the inventor of The Butterfly Hat, a travel accessory for sleep featured in Inventors Digest, bringing innovation and style to the world of travel.