Fall 2024 Mike English Spotlight Author: Vladimir Sainte

 Vlad Sainte is author and illustrator of four picture books that center mental and emotional wellness for BIPOC kids. A licensed clinical social worker, he brings over a decade of professional expertise to the stories he creates. A Kansas City transplant by way of Queens, NY, Vlad is grounded in his passion and mission. Check out his interview with Turn the Page KC's Lauren Olson where they talk comics, mental health, and staying true to your "why".