Sharee Miller
Storyteller: Sharee Miller
Sharee Miller is an acclaimed illustrator and author of Princess Hair, Don’t Touch My Hair, and Michelle’s Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change. She lives in Jersey City with her spouse, son, and their two cats, Pumpkin and Spice!
On writing for children:
“Creating art for kids has always been my passion. I love writing fun stories and adding to them with colorful pictures. I never grew out of reading and loving picture books, so they have always been a huge inspiration for me. Being able to inspire future generations with my art and stories brings me joy.”
What was the most valuable or memorable experience of AMPLIFY for you?
Being surrounded by authors and illustrators of color made this experience so inviting and inspiring. It was so affirming to hear about the industry with our experiences, identities, and challenges centered.
“It was so affirming to hear about the industry with our experiences, identities, and challenges centered.”
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![PRINCESS HAIR PRINCESS HAIR](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/PRINCESS-HAIR-2.jpg)
![DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR! DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR!](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DONT-TOUCH-MY-HAIR-2.jpg)
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![Sam's Super Seats Sam's Super Seats](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sams-Super-Seats.jpg)
![Wonderful Women of the World Wonderful Women of the World](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Wonderful-Women-of-the-World.jpg)
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![WONDER WOMEN OF HISTORY WONDER WOMEN OF HISTORY](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WONDER-WOMEN-OF-HISTORY-2.jpg)
![Hey You! Hey You!](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Hey-You.jpg)
![SHAI AND EMMIE STAR IN BREAK AN EGG! SHAI AND EMMIE STAR IN BREAK AN EGG!](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SHAI-AND-EMMIE-STAR-IN-BREAK-AN-EGG-2.jpg)
![SHAI AND EMMIE STAR IN DANCY PANTS! SHAI AND EMMIE STAR IN DANCY PANTS!](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SHAI-AND-EMMIE-STAR-IN-DANCY-PANTS-2.jpg)
![SHAI AND EMMIE STAR IN TO THE RESCUE! SHAI AND EMMIE STAR IN TO THE RESCUE!](https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SHAI-AND-EMMIE-STAR-IN-TO-THE-RESCUE-2.jpg)