Alex Van Tol has written numerous fiction and non-fiction books for young readers with Orca Book Publishers, the Royal BC Museum and Crabtree Publishing. A former middle-school teacher, Alex facilitates workshops in mental health and mindfulness, advises organizations on culture and team cohesion, and coaches private clients in neuroplasticity. You can find out more about her at alexvantol.com. Alex lives in Victoria, BC, with her two sons.