About Jolene Hedtke

 Introducing 2024 WRAL Featured Artist, Jolene Hedtke. Jolene is a local book author and illustrator.   I like the phrase "You can be more than one thing." I am a mom, author, illustrator, nurse, event coordinator, businesswoman, painter, poet, singer, and songwriter. I have two kiddos, ages thirteen and five, and they both love to read or be read to. They are my inspiration. We have been making up stories and creating new adventures for years, and Porcupine and Frog happens to be one that turned into what I can share with you today. It is so important to learn story-making skills at a young age, and the easiest way I have found is through humor and imagination. This book series captures both things through creativity and thinking outside the box. Hopefully, it will inspire your youngsters whether you are an educator or caretaker.