Paniz, Liora: - Liora Paniz has known Miss Lynnie the Librarian her entire life! With her mom, a school librarian, as the true-life inspiration, Liora has developed stories beyond the four walls of a library to take her readers into neighborhoods near and far. Using her globally inspired interests as the backdrop to every adventure, Liora sends Miss Lynnie with a trunk full of books that will ignite the imaginations of all.A deep appreciation for books and storytelling has spanned the generations of her multi-cultural and diverse family, so it is no surprise that Liora has chosen to become an author. In every story she writes, Liora imparts the values gained from her own childhood experiences of being respected and trusted to lead her peers notwithstanding her age; and honors the uniqueness of diversity and the importance of inclusivity.