Stacy Elizabeth Hall, M.Ed., the daughter of a Martha’s Vineyard native, grew up hearing the stories of the Island. She has a Masters Degree in Education and her mission is to motivate passion in children by sharing Katama’s story. Stacy lives in Mont Clare, Pennsylvania with her husband Steve and her two children, Katama and Zak.

Kate Taylor, (www.katetaylor.com) born in New England and raised in North Carolina, Kate's dual musical heritage is one she shared with brothers James, Livingston, Hugh, and her late brother Alex. Kate's roots run deep in the soul, gospel and rockabilly sounds of her southern upbringing and in the literate folk, pop and Appalachian stylings that comprise the balance of her family's musical legacy. Though her musical roots are rich and diverse she blends them seamlessly and effortlessly.

Taylor Brown has been singing, playing guitar and writing songs since he can remember. The Taylor Brown Trio was formed in 2004 and is comprised of Taylor Brown on lead vocals, guitars (acoustic and electric), and harmonicas, Rigel Byrum-Ridge on the drums and backing vocals, and Andrew Lipow on bass and backing vocals. Taylor has been actively touring with folk-singer Kate Taylor since 2003.

Jannette Vanderhoop is an Aquinnah Wampanoag and the illustrator of The Legend of Katama. She is a 2004 graduate of Pitzer College in California where she majored in Anthropology and Environmental Studies. Jannette loves art and aspires to one day become a teacher.

Judy Pfeiffer, Martha's Vineyard artist, provided the magical illustrations for Chappaquiddick Lullaby.

Diane Klein

 

 

 

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