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I'm an author, artist, zoologist, & lover of all things creativity & wonder.
...I’m here to help kids grow their imaginations, fall in love with the planet, and feel at home in their own curious minds.
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Hi! I'm a writer, zoologist, and artist with a relentless curiosity about the world and the stories and creativity it inspires.
In my books, I love exploring where curiosity and creativity meet — that magical space where wonder turns into discovery.
I write about imagination, nature, wonder, self expression, and the small, curious ways we notice the world around us.
Through both fiction and nonfiction, I hope to help kids look a little closer, dream a little bigger, and feel more connected to the things they care about -- and themselves.
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