Wisconsin Area Reps

Jeanne Styczinski is the northwest area representative, living in Colfax, Wisconsin. She is an author and illustrator of six children’s books. You can often find Jeanne in schools as an artist- in-residence. Check her out at mrsjeanne.com.

Samantha Cora is the southwest area representative, living in Madison, Wisconsin. She is a writer and photographer. After a trip to the Galapagos Islands, in 2024, she debuted her first book, Waverly Braves the Breeze. Samantha is the founder of the organization, Playful Acorns. Check her out at samanthacora.com.

Cynthia Schumerth is the northeast area representative, living in DePere, Wisconsin. When her high school English teacher told her that one day he’d see her name in print, she didn’t believe him. But here she is, the author of four children’s books. Check her out at cynthiaschumerth.com.

Erin Krase-Minchk is the southeast area representative, living in Muskego, Wisconsin. She is the author of two middle grade realistic fiction books. Her expertise in writing middle grade is due to her current career as a seventh grade Cross Categorical Teacher- ELA, math, and social thinking. Check her out at erinminchk.com.