Jessica Curry

Jessica Curry is a New York Times bestselling author, freelance writer, public speaker and host, celebrity interviewer, and former executive assistant and independent-school registrar. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., she attended Morgan State University and Howard University. Curry co-authored her debut children’s picture book, Parker Looks Up, with her daughter Parker; the book was nominated for an NAACP Image Award and the California Young Reader Medal.

Curry and Parker Curry have continued the series with Parker Dresses Up: Ready-to-Read Level 1, Parker Grows a Garden: Ready-to-Read Level 1, and other books including Your Friend, Parker and Parker Shines On.