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About Lidya C. Rivera

Lidya C. Rivera is a proud vitiligo advocate decorated Navy sailor award-winning filmmaker and confidence coach. She was diagnosed as an infant with vitiligo causing her to face childhood bullying and low self-esteem which later inspired her passion for storytelling and raising awareness about the skin disorder. Lidya is a native of Georgia and currently resides in Florida with her three daughters and son. She is a graduate of Excelsior University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Visit her online at lidyacrivera.com. Niña Mata is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and received her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has illustrated many books including American gymnast Laurie Hernandezs Shes Got This NBA superstar LeBron James's I Promise and the Tys Travels I Can Read series. Niña currently lives in New Jersey with her husband their daughter and Tabitha their cat. Visit her online at www.beautifique.org.