Reyna Noriega is an Afro Latina author, illustrator, and educator. For her, art has always been a tool by which she could dive deeper into herself. The joy and clarity it brings her have led her to devote her work to help others heal and find the happiness that is intrinsic. She lets her culture and experiences as a woman shine through in her work in the hopes others can see representation for their experiences and feel empowered.