Marissa Bader is a writer and children's book author with a background in mental health. Her children's books, The Only Me, Stella's Brave Voice, and Petunia the Perfectionist are meant to inspire confidence, courage, and self-acceptance in kids, and her writing has appeared in several publications, including Psychology Today, HuffPost Parents, Lucie's List, Time Out New York, and more.

Marissa resides in Minneapolis with her husband and their three daughters, and when not writing, can likely be found drinking coffee or having dance parties. To learn more about Marissa, visit her website at MarissaBader.com and follow her on social media: @MarissaBaderWriter