Bridgetta Tomarchio is an author, ghostwriter, and mama who believes every child’s voice is magic. Her debut children’s book, Monsters Don’t Say Meep, was inspired by her son, Lucian. When he started kindergarten, he began copying the way other kids spoke instead of using his own unique voice. Bridgetta reminded him again and again, “We love Lucian’s real voice.” That message—that our true voice is the most powerful part of who we are—became the heart of this story.

Raised in Maryland, Bridgetta grew up as a bookworm, spending countless hours in local libraries that fueled her imagination and gave her the courage to dream bigger. She went on to follow those dreams in Hollywood, starring in national ad campaigns, TV, and film. Today, she has come full circle, returning to her roots as an author and mom, using her storytelling to inspire the next generation.

“I wrote this book because I want kids to know the same thing I tell my son: you are enough exactly as you are,” Bridgetta shares. “Even if you’re small, you can do big things—and even the tiniest roar can make the biggest difference.”

Now residing in South Florida, when she’s not writing or coaching other authors, Bridgetta can be found going on adventures with Lucian, her favorite little co-creator.