Monica Mikai is an author and illustrator of books for children. She is passionate about creating thoughtful stories and illustrations that inspire the reader to see life from a new perspective. Monica is the author and illustrator of Wash Day with Mama, as well as the illustrator of Build a House, Thank a Farmer, The Proudest Color, and My Name Is a Story, among others. When not writing or illustrating, she can be found practicing yoga, hiking, or trying to keep her curls as moisturized as possible. Monica lives in coastal Virginia with her husband and two sons.
