I went with a really fun handwritten font, then customized the two l's and the i and l in the last name to make them connect like a little road. I also customized some of the other letters so it didn't feel too stock, and put the whole thing on an organic shape to create more visual interest and tie in the strong shapes that Michelle's work incorporates.
I love this logo a lot, I think you nailed that children's book author feeling pretty well, and I liked what you did with the font to make it look unique and individual