Katie HeveyKatie Hevey is a National Board Certified Special Educator in the Science discipline from Rhode Island. Having grown up in the Ocean State, it seems only natural that Katie's first book would celebrate the diversity of sea life. Katie has a BA in Jounalism from the University of Rhode Island. She started writing and illustrating children's books as a way to simultaneously educate and entertain her daughter. Katie's mission in sharing these books with others, is to spark curiosity, make information accessible, and invite young readers to share in her love of learning. Katie enjoys nature (especially the beach), learning new things, and spending time with her daughter, Caroline, husband, Corey and loveable mutt, Dahlia. Read More Read Less