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Short Author/Illustrator Bio

 

Clarissa Janeen is the illustrator of the picture book The Squirrel and the Moon by Jacob Haffner. Her own writing has been published across a handful of literary journals. She has a BFA in Creative Writing with a minor in Illustration and is currently pursuing her MFA in Popular Fiction Writing. She lives in San Diego, CA with her husband.

 

Long Author/Illustrator Bio

 

Clarissa Janeen is the illustrator of the picture book The Squirrel and the Moon by Jacob Haffner. Her own fiction, poems, and creative nonfiction have been published across a handful of literary journals. She has a BFA in Creative Writing with a minor in Illustration and is currently pursuing her MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing. When she's not working on a book, Clarissa enjoys fantasy video games, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and attending renaissance faires. She is also part of a choir and has a background in the performing arts. She lives in San Diego, CA with her husband. You can find her on Instagram @clarissajaneen and at clarissajaneen.com.

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Professional Editor Bio

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Clarissa Janeen is a freelance fiction editor and currently serves as the Copy Chief at Page Turner Magazine. She has worked with literary agents at Folio Literary Management, editors from a variety of journals, and helped 10+ authors with 15+ titles. She has a BFA in Creative Writing and is currently pursuing her MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing from Emerson College. Her picture book The Squirrel and the Moon was published September 2023.

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The Squirrel and the Moon
The Squirrel and the Moon by Jacob Haffner cover art

Said the squirrel to his mother, "I am going to the moon. The trip will take me not too long and I shall come home soon."

When a young squirrel sets out to bring a souvenir home from the moon, he discovers that his task is more daunting than he'd expected. Can he make it to the moon and back?

Jacob Haffner's poem about the adventure of a young squirrel is brought to life with vibrant illustrations by Clarissa Janeen. This book also includes sheet music so that parents and children can enjoy the story in song!

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Publisher: Jacob Haffner

Pub Date: September 4, 2023

Page count: 24

ISBN (paperback): 979-8218236823

ISBN (hardcover): 979-8218236816

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Purchase Link: https://www.clarissajaneen.com/books-tsatm

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