About Us
Sally Beale, Author
Sally Beale is an Award Winning children’s book author living in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Before settling there in her early twenties, she had already lived in eight other states, moving every two years with her family.
Her childhood was filled with adventures that captured her imagination in each new home.
Sally continued her passion for adventure while raising her two daughters and working as a costume designer for local theaters.
Now she is channeling her sense of fun and her youthful spirit into her children’s stories.
Sally is a NC Licensed Real Estate Broker
and a Member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Photo by Adrienne Reich Photography
Kristie Ellison, Editor & Chief Cheerleader
Kristie Ellison is the editor for Molly and Ollie books and general source of support and encouragement. She has a PhD in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and currently enjoys teaching writing and literature courses at Elon University.
She has a JD from the University of Chapel Hill School of Law where she was an Articles Editor of the North Carolina Law Review, a BA in creative writing, and a MA in literature.
Kristie has been a sounding board from the beginning of Molly & Ollie and has been a (mostly willing) participant in Sally’s many adventures over the years!
Cheryl Crouthamel, Illustrator
Cheryl Crouthamel is a children's book illustration and is retired NYPD. When she isn't illustrating books about cute and fuzzy animals, she's wrangling her three kids. She is suspicious of clowns.
Abby Shevach
Abigail “Abby” Shevach has joined the Molly & Ollie Books team as our Social Media Intern!
Abby is a rising junior at Elon University majoring in Cinema and Television Arts with a minor in Creative Writing.
She recently worked as the script supervisor for the short film Behind Closed Doors, written and directed by Heather Shevach.
We are so excited to have her creative talent on board!
