Milly

Irma Amodeo, the creator and founder of Ink & Heart Press, has spent over 20 years in the classroom seeing firsthand how stories can provide children with the essential tools they need to navigate "big feelings."

Through her signature "Woodland Heart" aesthetic—characterized by gentle watercolor washes and classic sepia-ink outlines—Irma brings the Whispering Woods to life. Her stories, like the debut Milly the Turtle Waits Her Turn, are designed to help children flourish through heart-centered storytelling and social-emotional learning. Based in San Diego, California, Irma is dedicated to creating resources for educators and parents that celebrate patience, kindness, and the growth of every young reader.