Bailey ParnellDr. Bailey Parnell is driven by a passion for storytelling and social change. She seeks to create meaningful narratives that inspire empathy, inclusion, and collaboration, and starting from a young age!

Bailey is a world-renowned pioneer n digital wellbeing research, the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp and the Center for Digital Wellbeing, and is dedicated to ushering in more human-centric uses of technology and AI. Her work has reached millions, including through her viral TED talk on social media and mental health. Bailey recently graduated and became a Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change.

Bailey often works alongside her husband, Hamza Khan, a bestselling author and global keynote speaker. This book was informed and inspired by his personal journey of overcoming adversity and feeling "othered" as a child of South Asian immigrants in Canada. His experience, paired with Bailey's, is the foundation of this meaningful story. Together, Hamza and Bailey believe in creating inclusive environments where every individual belongs and thrives.

Bailey began her career in media and storytelling. She hopes that Ollie & Friends will help young readers embrace differences, build empathy, and use technology with love and kindness, shaping a better future for all. Read More Read Less