Morgan Pinales has been a storyteller since the age of 10 (and probably longer if we're counting fibs as stories). In fifth grade, she would scramble to finish her regular schoolwork as quickly as possible, so that she could spend her extra time writing in the library. In high school, Morgan further honed her writing skills when she was selected for a special 2-year program that replaced traditional high-school English class with a more intensive writing-focused course that allowed students to submit pieces for competitions. Later, when Morgan attended college at Rice University, she continued to pursue her love of language by studying linguistics and second language acquisition. After graduation, she worked as a professional copywriter for several years before pursuing a master's degree in advertising, with a focus on copywriting, from The University of Texas. While Morgan enjoyed the creative environment of the advertising industry, she felt like she was missing out by always telling someone else's story instead of her own. For years, she filled this gap by writing children's books for friends and family as gifts or remembrances. Because those books were always among the kids' favorites, she decided to share those stories with a wider audience by publishing her children's books. Morgan thinks you're never too old for playgrounds, costumes, cartoons, sing-alongs, stickers, glitter, fuzzy house slippers, and hiding under the covers. More than anything, she loves laughing and using her imagination. You can find Morgan's children's books and other creative endeavors on Instagram (@morganpinales).
