Jane Thielemann DownsJane T. Downs is a Texas author, educator, and environmental advocate whose work combines storytelling with conservation. A member of the Galveston Bay Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, she creates programs that inspire children to protect coatal wildlife and has written several children's and middle-grade books, including The Beach Hero and Turtle Trouble at Cedar Creek. Through her writing, Jane hopes to nurture young readers' curiosity about the natural world and their power to make a difference. Read More Read Less