chris parrott
the author
Why I wrote Charlie
Charlie the Ant was written in honor of my father who used to tell my brother and me Charlie the Ant stories on long car rides. I always loved the cleverness and magical nature of the stories. I hope that this Charlie the Ant story captures your family’s imagination like my father’s stories captured mine.


caitlyn conetta
the illustrator


I am a Junior at the University of California, Los Angeles. I am loving my course of study in Communications and Global Studies. Outside of school I am Philanthropy Director of my sorority, and a middle school tutor.
Things that make me happy are my family, friends, my dogs, tanning at the beach, hiking outside, and baking.
I have been a creator and lover of art since I was little, so I’m very happy I get to contribute to this book, and more importantly to a great and important cause.