Talented Jo Ann

I’ve been thinking about…

…Talented Jo Ann!

I’ve sung well deserved praises to Jo Ann Kairys many times.  The Noanie Books would not “be” without her. Jo Ann has guided me in her role as a book coach, and so importantly, has supported my work with her talents as an illustrator.  Children’s books come to life through  illustrations.  Jo Ann has breathed life into each of my books. 

You have been following my account of how Jo Ann dove into the world of Artificial Intelligence and unleashed a whole new way of illustrating using AI to create human forms in illustrations.  Her work caught the attention of AI organizations, which led to opportunities to work with developers and other users.  The industry is developing at a rapid pace, and Jo Ann is right there in the mix experiencing the evolution in real time.

We are so very proud to feature the article from USA Today, “Story Quest: a Grandmother’s Journey from Writing to Founding a Publishing House, Teaching Illustrations, AI, and More.”   Read about this extraordinary woman who has a lifetime of experiences as she embraces every moment in life as a new opportunity for discovery and learning.  

I am honored — blessed! — to be along for the ride.