Mylo Freeman grew up in The Hague and lives in Amsterdam. She has been a full-time writer-illustrator since 1993 and has published more than 50 picture books. Her debut book, “Potty!,” was awarded the Kiek Book Prize and has been translated into many languages. Mylo’s best-selling “Princess Arabella” series is published by Cassava Republic Press. Mylo Freeman will participate in the Brooklyn Book Festival on September 21st, 2019 at Children’s Day. At 12:30 PM you can join the Dutch author and artist as she reads from her “Princess Arabella” series and “Hair, it’s a family affair”. Afterward, she will demonstrate watercolor painting where children can get familiar with the mixing of color and different techniques. There will also be a screening of the charming Dutch-Flemish short film Mr. Paper Goes Out for a Walk.