Nikki Ace

Nikki Ace is a former teacher with nearly a decade of experience, a 2025 PB Rising Stars Mentee Alumna, SCBWI member, and an author living in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Wesley; son, Wesley Jr.; and daughter, Dani. She has successfully published 11 books in various genres but with a common theme of perseverance. Devon Blow is a dynamic artist from Los Angeles specializing in illustration, design, writing, and social-justice advocacy. Her art passionately supports marginalized communities and celebrates cultural diversity. Blow’s impressive client roster includes Netflix, the Los Angeles Rams, Oprah’s Book Club, Adidas, Adobe, Penguin Random House, The Los Angeles Times, and the United Nations. Explore her work at www.devthepineapple.com and connect on Instagram @devthepineapple.