Medias Naranjas: Diego & Frida

Nayeli Reyes was born in Mazatlan, Mexico. She is Emilio's mother, a chef, and a photographer specializing in brand photography. She recalls devouring any book that came into her hands at a young age, with a special weakness for children's books. Now she's trying to share the joy of reading with her son, Emilio. She likes to combine her love for books with cooking, creating recipes inspired by literature for her YouTube channel. In her spare time, you may find her doing DIY projects, such as crochet, watercolor, or origami, baking sourdough bread, and playing with Emilio and her husband Alejandro.

Ellia Ana Hill is a Puerto Rican cut paper illustrator and artist. She creates hand-cut whimsical illustrations from a mix of vintage and modern papers. Her work is influenced by her familia, pop culture, toys, retro goodness, curly hair, and childhood adventures. Ellia earned a BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design with an emphasis on illustration and creative writing. She has participated in gallery shows by Netflix, Disney, American Horror Story, Hasbro, and more - all the while raising 6 kids with her husband. Ellia and her family live in Milwaukee, WI.