TONYA DUNCAN ELLISTonya Duncan Ellis has had her nose in a book since she learned to read, so it's no surprise that she'd one day become a writer. She is author of the Amazon bestselling Sophie Washington children's book series, a former journalist, and a member of th Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Fluent in French, Tonya loves learning about other cultures and has traveled to 49 states and 20 countries. She lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and three children. Read More Read Less