First Mate Lenny

Growing up on the remote west coast of Australia gave Elayna a deep love for the ocean and an insatiable curiosity for the world. A musician, scuba-diving instructor and born storyteller, her passion for exploring the sea led her to gigging in Greece and her now-partner of ten years, Riley. Riley was living aboard his 43-foot sailboat – Elayna joined him, and together they’ve sailed over 50,000 nautical miles, including a voyage across the North Atlantic Sea with Greta Thunberg.

Sandra Eide is a children's book illustrator and watercolor artist. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest and currently resides in Nevada. Sandra’s artwork is created using a mixture of traditional watercolors, colored pencils, and mixed media. Her illustrations are inspired by nature, culture, and the importance of showing all kinds of people in her work.