Valerie RedmondValerie Redmond is a teacher, an author and a mom. She was inspired to write by her two children, as well as her students in both Canada and Kenya. She believes that when children are given the opportunity and encouragement to follow their dreams, th world becomes a better place. This is her second children's book. Her first book, Emma and the African Wishing Bead, was published in 2013. Read More Read Less