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Tara Nicole Whitaker

TARA NICOLE WHITAKER is an animator and illustrator. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, where she fell in love with children's books from visits to the local library. Her education in art began early, from classes at Pratt in her youth, to more formal training at RISD and California Institute of the Arts. She also illustrated My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland.
The Princess and the Frog Little Golden Book (Disney Princess)
Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography
The Little Mermaid (Disney The Little Mermaid)
My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland
The World Is Yours (Disney Princess)

Books

The Princess and the Frog Little Golden Book (Disney Princess)
Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography
The Little Mermaid (Disney The Little Mermaid)
My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland
The World Is Yours (Disney Princess)

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: November

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