?Rosaria L. Calafati, the author of The Ella The Enchanted Princess series and Leo & Lucas series, is one of the children's book authors who has been making waves by creating books for children who aren't the same as their peers. Mrs. Calafati feels that this space has been neglected for decades, and children's book authors are beginning to realize how important it is to write books that are positive and inclusive. Mrs. Calafati created Ella & Leo after she battled (and beat!) breast cancer. As she lost her hair, she noticed that people would sometimes stare and whisper. This was hurtful as an adult, and she could only imagine how hurtful that experience must be for children.