Maurie J. Manning

Maurie J. Manning is a published author and illustrator of picture books known for emotionally resonant storytelling, rich visual detail, and inclusive character representation. Her works include *Kitchen Dance*, *Laundry Day*, *The Aunts Go Marching*, *How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids*, and *Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick*.[1]

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