Pattie Manente is the BiblioKid Author of Brady & the Backyard Monster. Pattie has worked in the healthcare field for 40 years in clinical care and leadership before retiring. She is the owner of Inner Coach Hypnotherapy, and works as a certified hypnotherapist and certified HeartMath coach. Pattie has worked with various age groups in navigating past fears and limiting beliefs to achieve empowerment. Inspired by this, along with her fur baby, Brady, she is writing Brady & the Backyard Monster for young learners. Her writing incorporates playful self-care habits, self-regulation, and resiliency, leading to greater confidence and self-esteem.