Rene Rawls thrives at the intersection of writing and education. Her impactful work for children has appeared on PBS’s Lyla in the Loop, and she is the writer/producer of the award-winning animated short film Sule and the Case of the Tiny Sparks. Rene has participated in the Fred Rogers Productions Writers’ Neighborhood, the Showrunner’s Mentorship Academy, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. When she’s not seated at her computer creating, Rene can be found stretching on her yoga mat or searching the world for the best veggie burger ever. (Photo credit: Emmai Allaquiva)