Carol Zelaya lives and writes in the San Diego, California area. She has written Emily’s story in hope of educating children about nature’s precious gifts.  The wonder of nature is all around us, even in our own backyard, when we take the time to notice.

Zelaya is touring the Pacific Northwest in 2008 and is donating signed copies of her book to several low-income neighborhood schools and libraries to share her love of reading and nature.