Hi! I’m Lauren, wife of a handsome book reader and mommy of a lionhearted little boy. ❤️ We love Jesus in this house. We’re also big fans of coffee (well, two of us are), good food, sports-related things, and being outside.

I love to chat with my readers. Please leave silly, serious, amazing, or awe-inspiring comments on my posts, and I will get back to you. You can find me on Facebook (Lauren Stinton Books), or email me at thehamalbooks@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you! 

Trace Chiodo is an independent graphic designer and illustrator who became interested in design while working on the grounds of the Geneva National Golf Club. One day as he cut detailed, precise lines into the fairways, it occurred to him that he could pursue design for a living. So he hopped off his mower and headed to design school, and for the last 20 years, he has been designing cool projects like the Hamal books.

He has served clients across the United States and internationally, and he has won several awards for his creativity and expertise. Along the way he’s made lots of little customers happy. (Lauren, this better include you.)

(Don’t worry, Trace. It does.)