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Micah Player

Micah Player studied Graphic Design at the University of Utah before moving to Southern California to work in the apparel industry. He has illustrated many picture books, including Millions of Maxes by Meg Wolitzer and Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz, and he believes in the power of visual stories to connect people. Micah lives with his wife and two kids in a little house beneath a big tree in the mountains of Utah.
This Is a Moment
Book Comes Home
Stop and Smell the Cookies
Vampire Vacation
Not Enough Lollipops
Millions of Maxes
Citizen Baby: My Vote
Citizen Baby: My President
Citizen Baby: My Congress
Citizen Baby: My Supreme Court
Vote for Our Future!

Books

This Is a Moment
Book Comes Home
Stop and Smell the Cookies
Vampire Vacation
Not Enough Lollipops
Millions of Maxes
Citizen Baby: My Vote
Citizen Baby: My President
Citizen Baby: My Congress
Citizen Baby: My Supreme Court
Vote for Our Future!

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