Nancy-Jo Taiani lives in New Jersey with her husband. Following a career in Information Technology, Ms. Taiani worked with 2nd graders in a local public school for seven years. She has long been a member of Studio Montclair and of the Montclair Write Group, which meets in the Montclair main library. Nancy's acrylic and watercolor paintings have been exhibited in various venues. In addition to her illustrated children's book, MishMish: Spy Cat, she has written A Night of Power: A Ramadan Story, an illustrated story to introduce 7 to 10 year-olds to the Muslim holy month. Her website for "A Night of Power" is https: //sites.google.com/site/aramadanstory. Her memoir, Healing Father John - A Journey of Contrariness, Connection and Change tells of her relationship with a charismatic and capricious priest who served in St. Peter Claver Church in Montclair.
 In her spare time not devoted to advocating for peace, justice and the environment, Ms. Taiani she enjoys painting, gardening, and hiking. 
Ms. Taiani's website is www.nancytaiani.com.