From whimsical words to colorful creations, author Lisa Mantchev lets us peek behind the curtain of her creative process — and it all starts with her favorite stationery! ✨📚 When inspiration strikes, Lisa reaches for her trusty Pilot pens and a classic composition notebook. These simple tools have been by her side through countless drafts and doodles, helping her bring stories like THE TROUBLE WITH GIRAFFES to life. 🖊️💭🦒 Featured Here: Lisa Mantchev (lisamantchev), author of THE TROUBLE WITH GIRAFFES [📝 Outreach by Cara Broel (thebabybookworm) | 📹 Video by Heath Rawers (heath_the_mcgee)] . . . #authorinterview #childrensbooks #kidlit #authorlife #bookstagram