Little People, Big Dreams: Shakira: Volume 95

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​ Laura Díez is a Colombian graphic designer and illustrator. After studying graphic design and working as a designer in marketing, editorial and fashion companies, in 2016 she realized that her true passion was illustration. So she decided to quit her job to become a full time illustrator, having the opportunity to work with different brands, editors and people in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Spain, UK, Germany and USA.