Writer Megan Lacera grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, with a book always in her hands. After graduating from Boston University with a bachelor’s in journalism and a master’s degree in business management, she became a writer, head of creative development, and creator of characters and worlds for entertainment companies like American Greetings, Hasbro, and Goldieblox. She later formed her own creative company where she creates original content and consults on marketing, social media, and strategic direction for start-ups and large toy and entertainment corporations.
Megan’s picture book debut Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!, received a starred review from Kirkus, won multiple awards and was selected for SAG-AFTRA’s Storyline Online platform, where it has over 7 million views.
Her second book, The Wild Ones, roars onto shelves April 9, 2024.
She recently completed a middle grade novel entitled
OHIO FOR LIFE!
Natasha Niven Photography
Represented by John Cusick at Folio Jr. Literary Management
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Megan’s picture book debut Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies!, received a starred review from Kirkus, won multiple awards and was selected for SAG-AFTRA’s Storyline Online platform, where it has over 7 million views.
Her second book, The Wild Ones, roars onto shelves April 9, 2024.
She recently completed a middle grade novel entitled
OHIO FOR LIFE!
Natasha Niven Photography
Represented by John Cusick at Folio Jr. Literary Management
([email protected])
"Her vision, talent, and personality make working with her a complete joy! Megan has the rare ability to create deeply, captivating characters, worlds and stories that can inspire, shape and drive. She consistently surprises!"
~Gretchen Forrest, Previously Vice President, Global Design & Development at Hasbro
Artist Jorge Lacera was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and grew up in Miami, Florida drawing in sketchbooks, on napkins, on walls, and anywhere his parents would let him.
After graduating with honors from Ringling College of Art and Design, Jorge began working as a visual development and concept artist for major gaming studios and entertainment companies.
As a big fan of pop culture, comics, and monster movies, Jorge rarely saw Latinx kids as the heroes or leads. He is committed to changing that, especially now that he has a son. He is a co-founder of #LatinxPitch (www.latinxpitch.com). In addition to his co-created book with Megan, Jorge is also the illustrator of Xo, Exoplanet (written by Deborah Underwood), Pruett and Soo (written by Nancy Viau) and the upcoming Fairy Fixers graphic novels (written by Deborah Underwood).
Jorge is also an art director in video games and entertainment!
Represented by John Cusick at Folio Jr. Literary Management
https://www.foliojr.com/jorge-lacera
After graduating with honors from Ringling College of Art and Design, Jorge began working as a visual development and concept artist for major gaming studios and entertainment companies.
As a big fan of pop culture, comics, and monster movies, Jorge rarely saw Latinx kids as the heroes or leads. He is committed to changing that, especially now that he has a son. He is a co-founder of #LatinxPitch (www.latinxpitch.com). In addition to his co-created book with Megan, Jorge is also the illustrator of Xo, Exoplanet (written by Deborah Underwood), Pruett and Soo (written by Nancy Viau) and the upcoming Fairy Fixers graphic novels (written by Deborah Underwood).
Jorge is also an art director in video games and entertainment!
Represented by John Cusick at Folio Jr. Literary Management
https://www.foliojr.com/jorge-lacera
Eleven year-old Kai Lacera was recently promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at Studio Lacera.
You may have seen him in a video promoting one of our books or joining us at the American Library Association conference. Kai knows stories and he knows kids--at least that is what he consistently reminds all of us at Studio Lacera on a daily (hourly) basis.
(Kai and his marketing mastery insisted we get a studio TikTok account. Follow us there @meganandjorgelacera).
You may have seen him in a video promoting one of our books or joining us at the American Library Association conference. Kai knows stories and he knows kids--at least that is what he consistently reminds all of us at Studio Lacera on a daily (hourly) basis.
(Kai and his marketing mastery insisted we get a studio TikTok account. Follow us there @meganandjorgelacera).
Client List
Hasbro
Jakks Pacific
Wizards of the Coast
Temple Hill Entertainment
Penguin Random House
Happy Products LLC
Ghost Story Games
Zero VFX
Question Games
inherQuests
Disney
Vox Populi Inc.
Jakks Pacific
Wizards of the Coast
Temple Hill Entertainment
Penguin Random House
Happy Products LLC
Ghost Story Games
Zero VFX
Question Games
inherQuests
Disney
Vox Populi Inc.
"We would say without any hesitation that the rewards of spending your life doing what you love to do are tremendous, and it's a very, very satisfying and fortunate thing to be able to live and work in the area that you passionately love.''
Alice and Martin Provensen