Author Update
New Science Fiction Novel
I'm so excited to announce that I'm working on a new book! I have put my original thriller aside (for now) and am embarking on a new Adult Science Fiction novel. Stay tuned!
Little Ant Books
About the Author
Ilene Dudek, Award-Winning Author & Illustrator
Ilene Dudek is an award-winning author & illustrator from Nutley, NJ. In 2017, she began writing her Little Ant children's series. Since then, she has completed six books in the series. All six books have been featured in the 2020-2021 preschool art program at Lovlee Art Studios in Bloomfield, NJ. Her new book Little Ant & the Epic Battle received the 2020 Royal Dragonfly Book Award—earning honorable mention in the Picture Books 6 & Older category. It was also recognized by the state of Illinois as a valuable COVID-19 resource for families with young children. It sits alongside recommendations from the CDC and UNICEF as a resource for understanding the pandemic. Ilene has participated in over 50 local author events, including a book signing at Barnes & Noble, and has been featured on "Spotlight New Jersey" — News 12 New Jersey and in Story Monster's Ink and Jersey's Best magazines. Ilene was also the guest speaker at a 2020 Nutley Rotary networking event and on the 16W with Norman podcast. Ilene is in the process of writing a new adult fiction novel.
