Created by Ellie + Brett
Yaya’s Manti began as an original story by Ellie, age 7. Story Bound helped shape the structure, and Brett Tunick brought the book to life through illustration.
Ellie Ozgun
Ellie is the child behind the original story of Yaya’s Manti. Her love of cooking with her grandmother shaped the heart of the book.
Brett Tunick
Brett Tunick is the illustrator of Yaya’s Manti. His artwork brings warmth, humor, and texture to the kitchen, the family table, and the tiny folded dumplings at the center of the story.