Author: Estani Frizzell
Author Estani Frizzell, multi-faceted singer/songwriter known for an array of musical styles, has wanted to write children’s books since the birth of her daughter. With Sai Peacock―and rhythm and rhyme―she has now found the perfect way to deliver catchy hooks and melodies in a variety of sonic and lyrical tastes for children!
Through her genre bending sound and style, Estani has earned three nominations from the Hollywood Music and Media Awards for best Adult Contemporary Song, best Pop/Latin/Urban, and Best Latin Traditional. Her smooth jazz song, “Fire and Ice” was a winner for best Jazz/R&B song by the MusicCity Song Star songwriting contest. Estani’s video for her song, “Droughts in the Ocean” earned her her first nomination for best music video in 2021 by the Montreal Independent Film Festival, and her second single, “Tell Me Why” earned her another first nomination for Best Music Video in 2022 by the Los Angeles Independent Women Film Awards.
Performances as a lead vocalist and background singer include The Montreal Jazz Festival, Staples Center, Gibson Amphitheatre, The Tonight Show, and a variety of high profile festivals and venues outside the US. Many shows followed as a lead vocalist for her own group, Ascension, and as a backup singer for various international artists such as Laura Pausini and Joan Sebastian which led to a four year tour for seven-time Grammy award winning artist, and seven-time Latin Grammy winner, Joan Sebastian.
Illustrator: Sophia Frizzell
Illustrator LA native Sophia Frizzell creates a singular style through her work by blending elements of surrealism and the macabre. By the age of 16, she had achieved local recognition around Los Angeles with her graphite sketches and acrylic and oil paintings. Embarking on a new venture, she’s now diving into the world of children’s books.