Marissa Bader

Marissa Bader is a writer and children's book author with a background in mental health. Inspired by her experiences as a mom to three daughters, her books—The Only Me, Stella’s Brave Voice, Petunia the Perfectionist, and Saturdays with Gramps—celebrate confidence, courage, and self-acceptance. In addition to her books, Marissa has written for Psychology Today, Lucie’s List, and Twiniversity, among others. She lives in Minneapolis with her family, balancing writing and parenthood with plenty of coffee and impromptu dance parties. To learn more, visit MarissaBader.com or follow her on social media @MarissaBaderWriter.