Now What?

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD-WINNING picture book that is a lively, innovative story of friendship which encourages readers to think creatively. Curiosity, frustration, imagination, and a unique perspective are at the heart of this tale about Lizzy, the protagonist from the ＂It’s Just So＂ book series. Written in lyrical rhyme, we are taken on a rainy day journey that brings personal growth and the meeting of Luna, a new neighbor, who just moved from the Caribbean. Together, they color their way through adventures and embrace the concept of ＂living in the now＂ while being creative with what life presents.

Brenda Faatz has an undeniable connection with children. Some say it’s because they instinctively know ＂one of their own.＂ A graduate of The University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Musical Theatre, Brenda is a professional singer, dancer, and actor. Along with her husband, Peter Trimarco, she wrote the music, lyrics, and script for the original Wee Noteables musical theatre live performance series for children. Peter Trimarco was a fine arts student who graduated from Lake Forest College with a degree in literature and went on to pursue a career as an editorial cartoonist...but drawing ’grownups’ stopped being fun. Before being inspired by the opportunity to co-write and illustrate a children’s book with Brenda, he journeyed through life as an entertainment industry professional. From art director to executive producer to publisher of an international film magazine, he found a good deal of success before turning his efforts to creating books for children.