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Loryn Brantz

Loryn Brantz is an Emmy Award–winning author, artist, poet, and director. She is the creator of numerous beloved children’s books, including the bestselling series Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See). Her work can be seen on Sesame Street, Elmo’s World, Ms. Rachel, and more. Her latest book, Poems of Parenting, is a New York Times bestseller.

Loryn is a bit of a spicy nugget herself and lives in New York City with her husband, architect Jake J. Brotter, and their little nuggets, Dalia and Ronen.
I Am a Spicy Nugget
The Magic Halloween Box: A Lift-the-Flap Book of Opposites! (Ms. Rachel)

Books

I Am a Spicy Nugget
The Magic Halloween Box: A Lift-the-Flap Book of Opposites! (Ms. Rachel)

Live Inspired with Compendium: Now Available from PRH!

Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

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